The Hub Karen Mall is a shopping mall in

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, Kenya that was opened on February 4, 2016. It is located in the affluent

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suburbs of

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. It hosts both international and local retailers. The mall now hosts over 85 stores and receives roughly 55,000 visitors per week.

Overview

Layout

The development of the Hub Karen mall has been split into two phases, the first phase being a 35,000-square-metre gross area (excluding parking) that features retail spaces, offices, a gym, a kids' play area, medical access, and outdoor aerial activities. At the heart of the mall is a 2,000-square-metre

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and a clock tower. The area is used for a range of activities, including travel exhibitions. The mall is host to the first

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Hypermarket opened in

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, as well as the first F&F branch in Africa.

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also opened its first restaurant in Kenya at The Hub in November 2016.

Local impact

The Hub Karen supports the local community through funding projects. It is involved with the Karengata Youth Soccer Association, the newly built community library, and the local police force. In May 2017, The Hub Karen Mall announced it would install a 450KW

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to generate power for the mall's daily needs.

References

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Overview

Layout

Local impact

See also

References