THIS IS THE ALTERNATIVE.
WELCOME TO NGARA- NAIROBI’S CREATIVE DISTRICT.
A DIVERSE & VIBRANT HOME FOR NAIROBIANS - CREATIVES & ENTREPRENEURS … FOOD, DRINK, SHOPPING, MUSIC, CULTURE & VIBES … BUILT ON NAIROBI’S ORIGINS, HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY.
POWERED BY NBST NAIROBI.
THINGS TO DO
EVENTS AND CULTURE.
From art and performance, to music, dancing and talks – there’s always something happening in Ngara. Sometimes for free… Find out what’s next.
CREATE. BUILD. WORK.
We’re creatives and entrepreneurs building for Nairobi, Africa or the World. We’ve built Creative Studios, Co-Working Spaces, Offices, Makerspaces and Labs. Twende kazi.
BROWSE AND SHOP.
Drip, crafts, books, records, art and more. Bargains and luxury from our Kenyan, pan-African and international peoples. Pop ups and markets too.
EAT & DRINK & DRINK & EAT &…
From choma and pizza to international cuisine. From shots to cocktails. We’re building Africa’s most diverse food and drink scene on our block.
EVENTS
From live performances, day parties and guest markets, to talks and exhibitions, protests and gatherings - there’s always something happening in Ngara. We also have a series of free events, focused on the community. See all events for November and December on our Instagram page here.
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NEXT WEEKEND
VISIT US @HERE.
We’re not far from CBD, not far from Westlands, not far from Kilimani by matatu, taxi or boda. Come via the Globe Roundabout then up and around Muranga Road. We’re home to more than 50 independent businesses - Open 24/7. CLICK HERE FOR OUR LOCATION…
WHO’S ALREADY IN NGARA?
Our courtyard garden, 12 studios, two restaurants, retail shops and pop ups, art gallery, co-working space, indoor/outdoor multi-function spaces and other projects are already live. 5 new bars, cafes, restaurants in build. 400 sqm of co-working space launching Q4 2025.
Join the mail/wait list here.
Here are our favourite people who’ve made Ngara home…
ART CLUB KENYA
COSMIC SELECTIONS
KENYA DESIGN COLLECTIVE
KALI WORKS
GHETTO CLASSICS
JIKONI STUDIO
THE LIVING ROOMS
NBST
FRONT BACK
SOMA NAMI
T & CO
CALLA.
GECO CENTRAL
ORDA POS
SARAKASI TRUST
NGARA COOKS
KGBS KENYA
KIORU WINES
FLEXIBLE & FRACTIONAL CREATIVE SPACES FOR HIRE…
CREATIVE STUDIOS, MAKER SPACES, FLEXIBLE WORKSPACES FOR 1-50 PEOPLE WITH MODERN AMENITIES.
LAUNCHING Q4 2025. EMAIL US TO JOIN THE WAITING LIST FOR SPACES.
