Gikomba gold rush: Banks scramble for a slice of Nairobi's street hustle

Traders go about their business at Gikomba market, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Gikomba, Nairobi's energetic trade hub known for its vast network of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), is witnessing a surge of interest from Kenyan banks.

In a bid to tap into this flourishing business environment, several banks are setting up branches and expanding their presence in the market.