Located approximately 4 Kilometres by road from the Nairobi Central Business District, bordering the CBD to the west, Kilimani is among the most affluent neighbourhoods in Nairobi city.

It is located in Nairobi County and sits an average of 1700 metres above sea level, covering an area of approximately 16.1 square kilometres.

Kilimani is one among the five wards of Dagoretti North Constituency such as Kawangware, Gatina, Kileleshwa and Kabiro whose current member of parliament is Hon. Paul Simba Arati

Kilimani has an estimated population of about 43122 citizens. It comprises of Kilimani and Maziwa sub-locations. It is inhabited by people from all walks of life. Expect to meet Business leaders, expatriates, students, etc

It has all kinds of residential units such as bedsitters, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments that are for rent and sale, maisonettes, gated communities etc, Most housing units are flats, maisonettes and gated communities.
Rentals in the neighbourhood are quite pricey vs other Nairobi estates, this is majorly due to the fact it is near the CBD.

The estate, which also includes Hurlingham, is bounded by Ngong road to the South, Korosho road to the West, Valley road to the East, and Denis Pritt road to the North is near upper Hill, Lavington, Kileleshwa,
The inhabitants of the estate are mainly middle to high-income earners of the country.

Kilimani Primary School

Public Primary school

Kiota School Kindergarten

located along Denis Pritt Road. A private Kindergarten within Kilimani for young adults

Appleton Schools

located along Kilimani Muringa Road, off Elgeyo Marakwet road. Known to be the best institution to help kids build talent, knowledge, and good morals

Statehouse primary school

Primary school along state house road

Kilimani International School

located along Mtito Andei road.Is a Christian school in Kilimani with great learning facilities.

St. Nicholas School

Located along with Karen Rose. Offers a good education and a great foundation for the kids.

Yaya Centre

A busy and exquisite shopping centre for all your shopping

Greenhouse Mall

located along Ngong road, the greenhouse mall has restaurants, shops, and a great supermarket which usually runs for 24 hours

Kilimani Mall

located along Tigoni Road, Nairobi. It is an all-in-one mall where you can shop for groceries, furniture, cutlery, etc. Has ample parking space for visitors. It is spacious, well lit and stocked

Prestige plaza shopping mall

Located along Ngong road. Unfussy commercial centre offering a variety of stores and shops, a play area, movie theatre

Woodlands mall

located along Wood Ave, Nairobi- Is a shopping mall neighbouring Kilimani

Family bank

located along Argwings Kodhek road. Have a decent banking hall wherein they offer banking services to their services eg deposits, loans, consultations, etc

Equity bank-

located opposite Yaya Center in Kilimani. You can access ATMs, deposits, loans, etc

Prime Bank

located along Adlife Kilimani

National Bank of Kenya

located in Yaya center.

Kenya Commercial Bank

located at the Priory, Argqings Kodhek road

Transport to Kilimani from CBD

To get to Kilimani from the CBD, you can board matatu number 46 that are headed for Kawangware near The Kenya National Archives Moi Avenue. Transport charges are usually 30 to 50 shillings depending on time of day

Pros of staying in Kilimani

1.Close to town- Kilimani is just over 6km from CBD hence ideal for individuals that require housing units near the town 2.Closeness to many social amenities- Nairobi west is near shopping, churches, and schools

Cons of staying in Kilimani

1. Kenyatta avenue jam 2. Quite expensive residential units versus other Nairobi estates that are not as near to the town.

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