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Kasarani Neighborhood Guide: Map, Location, Social Amenities, and House Prices

Kasarani is a suburb in the city of Nairobi, Kenya. It is located along the Nairobi-Thika Road. The town came up in the early 1950s to solve the housing shortage problem in Nairobi. Kasarani is one of the oldest suburbs of Nairobi.

This guide will provide an overview of the suburb, including information about what its social amenities are like, house prices and much more. The information captured here will also help you decide if Kasarani or Roysambu is the best neighbourhood for you.

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Kasarani Location and Map

Kasarani is located along Thika Road approximately 16km from Nairobi CBD.

Kasarani Location and map

Leadership Status

SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri - Current MP Kasarani

The Current MP for Kasarani is SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri

Hon. Mercy Gakuya - Former MP Kasarani

The immediate former member of parliament of Kasarani Constituency is Hon. Mercy Gakuya.

How to Get to Kasarani

If you are in Nairobi town you will board a matatu or bus route number 17B at Kenya Bus Station or outside BS near St Peter Claviers Church.

Bus Stops in Kasarani:

• Seasons Bus Stop
• TRM/Roysambu
• Naivas Bus Stop

Education Institutions in Kasarani

• Pan Africa Christian University
• Kasarani Technical and Vocational College
• Kasarani Group of Schools
• St Mary's Academy
• Kasarani Primary
• Kasarani Academy Secondary
• MGA School Kasarani
• Romi College
• Kenya Film School
• Kasarani Catering School
• IAT Campus
Kasarani Groups of schools

Kasarani Groups of Schools

Entails Kasarani Junior School, Kasarani Academy Senior School, Special Unit, and Cradle section. The school is situated opposite to the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, along Icipe road.

Kenya Film School

Kenya Film School

Located next to Nyayo International Sports Centre. Courses offered: Cinematography, Video Editing, Sound Engineering, and Scriptwriting.

Health Facilities in Kasarani

• Radiant Hospital
• Thika Road Health Centre
• St Scholastica Uzima Hospital
• Kasarani Medical Health Centre
• St Francis Community Hospital
• The Mater Hospital Kasarani Clinic
Radiant Hospital Kasarani

Radiant Hospital

Kasarani Branch is an outpatient facility located at Seasons Stage next to Equity bank, along the Kasarani-Mwiki Road.

St Francis Community Hospital

St Francis Community Hospital

A level 5 hospital referral and teaching hospital. Located along Kasarani-Mwiki Road.

Hotels, Recreational Facilities, and Clubs

• SportView Hotel
• Safari Park Hotel & Casino
• Anchor Hotel
• Club Lifestyle
• Mingles Lounge
• Club Geeez
• K.K Club
• Switch Lounge
• Nyayo International Sports Centre
Nyayo International Sports Centre

Nyayo International Sports Centre

A multi-purpose stadium situated off Thika Road, Kasarani. Consists of Kasarani Aquatic Stadium with a swimming pool open to the public, a hotel, a 60,000 seat arena with a pitch used for football, rugby and running track.

SportView Hotel
SportView Hotel interior

SportView Hotel

Situated along Icipe Road off Thika Road. Looking for a place to eat, sleep, hold events or meetings, SportView Hotel is the place to visit.

Where to Shop in Kasarani

• Thika Road Mall
• Naivas
• Powerstar Supermarket
• Canvas Supermarket
• Mountain Mall
• Garden City Mall
• Vision Grocery
• Kassmatt Supermarket
• Kasarani Green Grocers
Garden City Mall

Garden City Mall

A mixed development integrated with residential, retail, and office spaces. Situated along Thika Road.

Thika Road Mall

Thika Road Mall (TRM)

Has over 100 outlets featuring the best of Kenya's entertainment, banking, shopping, and eating places. Situated off Thika Superhighway.

Where to Go to Church

• Sportsview SDA church
• Nairobi Chapel Northway
• Deliverance Church
• Revival Church
• PCEA
• ACK
• PEFA Church
• St Francis Catholic Church
• The Nairobi Korean Church
• House of Transformation
• Mosque
St Francis Catholic Church

St Francis Catholic Church

Located along Kasarani-Mwiki Road.

The Nairobi Korean Church

The Nairobi Korean Church

Situated near Kasarani Health centre, off Mwiki Road.

Financial Institutions

• KWFT
• Equity Bank
• KCB
• Family Bank
• Unaitas
• Mwirona Sacco

Employment Opportunities

Haco Industries Kenya Ltd

Manufactures and distributes home care products in East Africa and Comesa Region. Situated along Kasarani-Mwiki Road.

Shrink Pack Limited

Packaging solutions provider

Warren Concrete Ltd

Construction materials manufacturer

Haco Industries Kenya Ltd

Gas and Petrol Stations

• Shell
• Las Vegas Petrol Station
• Total Clay City
• Kamuyu Petro Station
• Lake Oil
Shell Gas and Petrol Station

Shell Gas and Petrol Station - located along Kasarani Mwiki Road.

Where to Get Your Hair and Nails Done

• Kasarani Beauty Parlour
• Lemiza Salon
• Dida Beauty Parlour & Salon
• Classic Salon
• Angie Salon
• ABC salon
• Densue Barbers & Spa
• Jawan Hair & Kinyozi
• Hair Port Kinyozi Barbers & Extras
Densue Barbers & Spa

Densue Barbers & Spa - situated between Radiant Hospital and Equity Bank, along Kasarani Mwiki road.

Real Estate Agencies and Companies

• Destiny Homes Management
• Durian Property Consult
• Eldon Group
• Lins Real Estate Properties
• Shellking Property Agencies
• House Care Agencies
• Wesly Properties

House Prices in Kasarani

Rental prices in Kasarani differ depending on how close the unit is to Thika Road. Those near the superhighway are priced relatively higher than those located far away.

Singles: From KES 3,000
Bedsitters: From KES 6,000
1 Bedroom: From KES 10,000
2 Bedrooms: From KES 20,000
3 Bedrooms: From KES 30,000
4 Bedrooms: From KES 40,000

Bottom Line

Kasarani is the best suburb to live in if you are working in Nairobi and its environs. Houses here are relatively cheaper and spacious than other suburbs in Nairobi County.

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📋 Kasarani Neighborhood Summary

Location: 16 km from CBD
Transport: Route 17B from CBD
Singles: From KES 3,000
Bedsitters: From KES 6,000
1 Bed: From KES 10,000
2 Bed: From KES 20,000
3 Bed: From KES 30,000
4 Bed: From KES 40,000
MP: Ronald Karauri
Main Malls: TRM, Garden City
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