Kenyan Billionaire Behind the Multi-Billion Imaara Shopping Mall

The Imaara Shopping Mall is a modern shopping centre located along Mombasa Road at the entrance to the Imaara Daima estate in Nairobi, Kenya.

It was founded by Mukesh Patel, a Kenyan billionaire, and is owned by Tuffsteel Limited, a leading distributor of construction materials in Kenya.

Mukesh Patel is the Managing Director of Tuffsteel Limited, the company that developed the Imaara Mall located along Mombasa Road.

The mall’s architectural design was handled by Castles Architecture Ltd, while Bells Associates Ltd provided structural engineering services.

Furthermore, quantity surveying was also managed by Rede International, and Linx Consulting Engineers Ltd took charge of the services engineering.

The main contractor responsible for construction was CRJE (East Africa) Ltd. This collaboration among leading firms ensured the mall’s successful development as a modern, comprehensive commercial hub on Mombasa Road in Nairobi.

Mukesh Patel is a prominent businessman in Kenya’s construction industry, known for supplying key construction materials and developing major infrastructure projects, including the Imaara Mall, which is valued at over KSh2 billion.

The mall features a diverse range of retail brands, offering dining and health facilities, and serves as a modern shopping destination in Nairobi.

Imaara Mall Services Offered

The Imaara Shopping Mall provides a comprehensive range of services and facilities to cater to the diverse needs of its customers.

Some of the big brands that have occupied Imaara mall include Naivas supermarket, Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), TenderCare hospital, Airtel, Stanbic Bank, Optica, Pharmaplus, Samsung, Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), Big Knife, Espresso coffee, Text Book Center, Hotpoint, and Rubis Petrol Station, among many others.

Others include:

• Shopping: A variety of retail stores, including clothing boutiques (e.g., Vivo, Luwi), shoe stores (e.g., Bata, Umoja), home decor shops, and supermarkets such as Naivas.
• Food and Dining: Several restaurants and cafes, including popular local and international food outlets.
• Entertainment: Facilities like Virtual Reality games and other leisure activities.
• Healthcare: Health services, including RFH Imaara healthcare centre within the mall.
• Financial services include banks and ATMs, such as KCB and Stanbic Bank, as well as currency exchange offices.
• Customer Amenities: Free WiFi, ample parking, elevators and escalators, disabled toilets, and prayer rooms.

Behind Origin of Imaara Mall

Tuffsteel Limited was established in 2010 and has grown to become one of Kenya’s leading distributors of construction materials, including steel products, cement, bitumen, roofing solutions, and industrial chemicals.

The company operates from its headquarters at the Tuffsteel Complex on Mombasa Road in Nairobi.

Under the leadership of Managing Director Mukesh Patel since 2007, Tuffsteel has expanded its services and product offerings to meet the demands of both residential and commercial construction sectors.

Leveraging its strong market presence, Tuffsteel ventured into real estate development and commercial infrastructure by establishing the Imaara Shopping Mall.

Additionally, Tuffsteel Limited has been the key supplier of cement and steel to a number of big-time projects.

They include Karen Hub Mall, Garden City Mall, Karen Waterfront Mall, Two Rivers Mall, Britam Towers, KCB Headquarters in Upper Hill, UAP Towers, UN Headquarters, and Sameer Business Park.

Others are Nairobi Hospital, University of Nairobi, and Kenya School of Monetary Studies.

The company maintains strong partnerships with premier manufacturers, including Mombasa Cement, Nyumba Colourcut, and Tuff Bitumen.