Category: Area Guide

14 Feb, 2011

Eastleigh

Eastleigh can hardly be described as a residential neighbourhood, following the transformation it’s been undergoing over the last twenty years. Having started out in the early 1920s as the designated residential area for Asians...

Northern Suburbs

7 Feb, 2011

Gachie and Kihara

Gachie and Kihara are situated less than 15km north of Nairobi in Kiambu County. In appearance, this neighborhood is a cross between a rural setting and urban residential, with many plots partially covered with...

Western Suburbs

2 Feb, 2011

Kilimani

Kilimani area in the western parts of Nairobi is a favorite with locals and expatriates alike. Here, you’ll find a large French speaking population towards the western end, which has lead to that area...

Northern Suburbs

29 Dec, 2010

Runda Estate

Runda Estate is one of the most affluent neighborhoods in Nairobi. The homes and buildings in this neighborhood can only be described as palatial with well manicured gardens, and clean, well maintained streets courtesy...

Eastern Suburbs

27 Dec, 2010

Donholm Area

Donholm, Savannah, Greenfield, Sunrise, and Jacaranda Estates These residential estates, situated on Donholm Road off Outer Ring Road, are part of the greater Embakasi region in the Eastlands of Nairobi. They are bounded by...

Eastern Suburbs

27 Dec, 2010

Buruburu

Popularly known as Buru, this Eastlands neighbourhood situated in Makadara Division of Nairobi stretches from Buruburu phase 1 close to Kariobangi South, all the way to phase 5 on Jogoo Road. It was developed...

Eastern Suburbs

27 Dec, 2010

Simba Villas and Baraka Estate

These residential estates, situated in Embakasi across from Embakasi military barracks, are part of the greater Embakasi region of Nairobi. Baraka Estate was built in the early 2000s, targeting middle income earners, and consists...

Eastern Suburbs

27 Dec, 2010

Embakasi Area

Tumaini, Tassia, Pipeline, Avenue Park, and Fedha Estates These residential Estates, situated along Outer Ring Road between Nairobi River and the North Airport Road roundabout, are part of the greater Embakasi Division in the...