Taj Mall to reopen as Outering road users complain of poor pathways

Taj Mall seats along Outering Road, where road constructions are chocking the giant building. [Photo by Elvis Ogina/Standard]

When Taj Shopping Mall launched seven years ago, Rameshchandra Gorasia, the mall owner appeared to have gotten everything right; the location, at the intersection of Outering Road, Airport North Road and Airport South Road was conveniently accessible, the surrounding area had a high population and malls in Kenya were at the height of their popularity.

After its launch in August 2011, the four-storey mall, which is valued at Shs 5.5 billion, boasted of immense success, hosting businesses such as Uchumi Supermarket and Bata, which brought in high traffic.