BBS Mall, officially known as Business Bay Square Mall, is a major shopping and commercial destination in Eastleigh, Nairobi. Located along General Waruinge Street, the mall serves Eastleigh and surrounding areas including Pangani, Pumwani, Mathare and the wider northeastern Nairobi transport network.
For public transport connections across Nairobi, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers guide. Travellers planning journeys beyond Nairobi can also use the Kenya Domestic Flights: Airports, Airstrips & Flight Routes Guide for domestic air connections across Kenya.
Where Is BBS Mall Located?
BBS Mall is located along General Waruinge Street in Eastleigh, one of Nairobi’s busiest commercial districts.
Full name: Business Bay Square Mall
Common name: BBS Mall
Area: Eastleigh
Road: General Waruinge Street
Main transport area: Eastleigh
Nearby areas: Pangani, Pumwani and Mathare
The mall’s Eastleigh location makes it accessible through the extensive matatu network connecting the area with Nairobi CBD and other parts of the city.
How to Get to BBS Mall From Nairobi CBD
From Nairobi CBD, commuters should use a matatu travelling towards Eastleigh.
The general journey is:
Nairobi CBD → Pangani/Eastleigh → General Waruinge Street → BBS Mall
Eastleigh is served by numerous public transport operators, so passengers should tell the conductor that their destination is BBS Mall before boarding.
Which Matatu Goes to BBS Mall?
Matatus serving Eastleigh are the most relevant for commuters travelling to BBS Mall.
Because Eastleigh has several roads, stages and public transport services, passengers should not simply board any vehicle labelled Eastleigh without confirming where it passes.
Ask whether the vehicle can drop you close to BBS Mall on General Waruinge Street.
For a broader overview of Nairobi route numbers and destinations, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
Where to Board Matatus to BBS Mall in Nairobi CBD
Eastleigh-bound matatus operate from designated boarding areas within and around Nairobi CBD.
The precise stage can depend on the operator and route being used. Before boarding, confirm that the vehicle serves the section of Eastleigh convenient for BBS Mall.
The Nairobi Bus Stations & Termini: Complete Guide to Matatu Stages and Destinations can help commuters identify major Nairobi CBD stages, termini and the destinations they serve.
Where to Alight for BBS Mall
Tell the conductor that you are travelling to BBS Mall and ask for the closest convenient alighting point.
Because the mall is a prominent destination in Eastleigh, conductors operating within the area will generally recognise BBS as a destination reference.
After alighting, follow the appropriate pedestrian access towards the mall entrance.
Getting to BBS Mall From Pangani
Pangani is close to Eastleigh, making the journey to BBS considerably shorter than travelling from many other parts of Nairobi.
The general connection is:
Pangani → Eastleigh → General Waruinge Street → BBS Mall
Depending on the exact starting point, commuters can use an Eastleigh-bound service and alight close to the mall.
Getting to BBS Mall From Thika Road
Passengers travelling from Kasarani, Roysambu, Zimmerman, Githurai and other areas along Thika Road have several possible connections towards Eastleigh.
Depending on the starting point, commuters may connect through Pangani towards Eastleigh rather than travelling deep into Nairobi CBD.
Those who choose the CBD connection can travel into town before transferring to an Eastleigh-bound matatu.
The Route 49 Nairobi–Kasarani guide provides information for commuters travelling along the Kasarani corridor.
Getting to BBS Mall From Githurai
Commuters from Githurai can travel towards Nairobi using the Thika Road corridor before connecting towards Eastleigh.
The journey can be planned as:
Githurai → Thika Road → Pangani/Eastleigh → BBS Mall
The Route 44 Nairobi–Githurai–Kahawa West guide provides additional information about travel along the wider Thika Road network.
Getting to BBS Mall From Umoja
Passengers travelling from Umoja can connect towards Eastleigh through the Eastlands public transport network or travel through central Nairobi depending on the available service.
The Route 35/60 Nairobi–Umoja via Jogoo Road guide provides information about the Umoja–CBD corridor for commuters who need to make a connection in central Nairobi.
Getting to BBS Mall From Buruburu
From Buruburu, commuters can connect towards Eastleigh through the wider Eastlands network or travel towards Nairobi CBD and transfer to an Eastleigh-bound service.
The Route 58 Nairobi–Buruburu via Jogoo Road guide provides information for passengers using the Buruburu–CBD corridor.
Getting to BBS Mall From Kayole
Passengers travelling from Kayole can use public transport towards central Nairobi before connecting to Eastleigh.
The journey can therefore be planned as:
Kayole → Nairobi CBD → Eastleigh → BBS Mall
The Route 1960 Nairobi–Kayole via Jogoo Road guide provides additional information about the Kayole connection.
Getting to BBS Mall From Westlands
From Westlands, a straightforward public transport option is to travel towards Nairobi CBD before transferring to an Eastleigh-bound matatu.
The journey generally becomes:
Westlands → Nairobi CBD → Eastleigh → BBS Mall
Depending on available services, commuters may also find alternative connections that avoid travelling through the centre of the CBD.
Getting to BBS Mall From Ngong Road and Kawangware
Commuters travelling from Ngong Road, Kilimani, Kawangware and surrounding western Nairobi neighbourhoods can first travel towards Nairobi CBD before transferring to an Eastleigh-bound service.
From Kawangware, the Route 2 Nairobi–Kawangware–Waithaka guide provides information about travelling towards central Nairobi.
BBS Mall and Eastleigh’s Transport Network
Eastleigh is one of Nairobi’s most important commercial districts and attracts commuters from across the metropolitan area.
Unlike malls positioned directly alongside highways such as Thika Road or Mombasa Road, reaching BBS Mall requires commuters to understand the Eastleigh street and matatu network.
For this reason, passengers should identify BBS Mall as their destination when boarding rather than simply asking for Eastleigh.
BBS Mall Public Transport Guide
Destination: BBS Mall
Full name: Business Bay Square Mall
Location: Eastleigh, Nairobi
Road: General Waruinge Street
Main transport area: Eastleigh
From Nairobi CBD: Use an Eastleigh-bound service
Where to alight: Ask the conductor for the closest BBS Mall stop
For other Nairobi routes, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
More Nairobi Shopping Mall Guides
BBS Mall is part of the Metros Shopping Malls in Nairobi database covering major commercial destinations and how to reach them using public transport.
Other destinations in the database include Two Rivers Mall, Thika Road Mall, Garden City Mall, Sarit Centre, Westgate, Village Market, The Junction Mall, Galleria Mall and other shopping centres across Nairobi.
For Nairobi CBD boarding points and termini, use the Nairobi Bus Stations & Termini: Complete Guide to Matatu Stages and Destinations.
Information last verified: September 2026.
