The establishment had been an asset for the Nicholas Biwott business empire until 2023 when it was announced that the Kantaria family had acquired it at undisclosed amount.

The mall is located approximately 3.4 kilometres (2 mi) from Nairobi's city centre, along Argwings Kodhek Road in Hurlingham in Upper Hill.

Yaya Centre provides an array of services from a retail supermarket chain; fast food restaurants; fashion and accessories shops; electronics and technology shops; banking and services; a movie theatre; outdoor recreation centre.

[2][3][4][5] The shopping complex has for years been associated with the late former cabinet minister Nicholas Biwott's business empire since.

In July 2023, saw a consortium of investors, notably Kantaria family, acquire the shopping centre together with Yaya Towers and Hotel for an undisclosed amount.