ABOUT GITHURAI 44
Githurai 44 is a convenient prime residential area about 30 minutes away from the Nairobi Central Business District. Githurai 44 has all kinds of residential units in terms of single rooms, bedsitters, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments and is also a great commercial centre as well.
Githurai 44- is majorly inhabited by people from all walks of life eg students, business people who work within the estate or in Nairobi, majorly people of middle to low-income earners in Kenya.
It is located along Thika road, through Kamiti Road after Roysambu junction, approximately 16 kilometres by Thika Road, Northeast of Nairobi Central Business District.
Githurai 44 is domiciled in Roysambu Sub-County of Nairobi County. Githurai 44 neighbours Kahawa West, Zimmerman and Njatha-ini Village.
Githurai 44 might have gotten its name from the Gikuyu language of Kenya referring to big buttocks – stemming from the word “ithurai” meaning the two-round fleshy parts of the human body that form the bottom.
NEIGHBOURHOOD AND BORDERING ESTATES WITHIN GITHURAI 44
Githurai 44 Estate is bordered by neighbouring estates along Thika Road and Kamiti Road such as Kasarani, Zimmerman, Kahawa West, Githurai 45, Garden Estate, Thome and ClayCity and Njatha - ini Village.
TYPES OF HOUSES IN GITHURAI 44
Githurai 44, being a residential estate, has a variety of houses in the form of bedsitters, one-bedrooms, and two bedrooms houses and apartments.
Bedsitters in Githurai 44 range from between 4500 to 12000. They come with all amenities such as internet connection, parking and security. Some bedsitters come with inbuilt wardrobes while others do not, depending on the price and type of building. Here is an example of a bedsitter in githurai 44 for rent
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One-bedroom units in Githurai 44 range from 8500 to 15000. They also come with a garden variety of requirements such as ample parking space, internet connection and inbuilt wardrobes, with water and electricity being available throughout, or certain periods of the week, depending on the type of house. Here is an example of a 1 bedroom in Githurai 44 for rent.
Two bedrooms in Githurai 44 range from 12000 to 25000. They also come with a garden variety of requirements such as ample parking space, internet connection and inbuilt wardrobes, with water and electricity being available throughout, or certain periods of the week, depending on the type of house. Here is an example of a 2 bedroom in Githurai 44 for rent.
Block of flats for sale in Githurai 44
Githurai 44 blocks of flats for sale typically vary between income levels generated by various flats. Being a highly populated region, the block of flats are usually rented out fully. An example of the block of flats currently for sale in Zimmerman include;
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Land in Githurai 44
Lands for sale in Githurai 44 are suitable for both construction of apartments and some agriculture. They vary in pricing in terms of size and nearness to the road.
SPORTING FACILITIES NEAR GITHURAI 44
Githurai 44 borders Kasarani which is home to the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani Stadium, named after former President Moi. The sports complex has a gymnasium, swimming pool and hotel. The stadium is used by the Harambee Stars for international matches and other local premier league games.
NOTABLE LANDMARKS NEAR GITHURAI 44
Githurai 44 is near the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital in Kahawa West, Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology, USIU Africa and Pan African Christian University campuses, Kasarani Technical and vocational College, Sportsview Hotel and Safari Park Hotel along Thika Road, Mountain Mall along Thika Road, Thika Road Mall which is a major shopping centre off Thika Road Highway.
SHOPPING CENTRES NEAR GITHURAI 44
Githurai 44 is close to quite a number of shopping centres and areas within its neighbourhoods such as Songea Shopping Centre
Nyakio Business Centre
Githurai Market Stalls- Where you can do your local grocery shopping activities and every other shopping in between
Other big commercial and shopping centres along Thika Road eg Mountain Mall- which has Naivas Supermarket, Thika Road Mall, Garden City Mall, Naivas, Powerstar Kassmatt Supermarket, Kasarani Portal- an enterprise listing businesses in Kasarani is located in Kasarani Seasons Estate.
HOSPITALS NEAR GITHURAI 44
Githurai 44 has the following hospitals within its borders that can easily be accessed when one falls ill or in need of a regular checkup
1. Githurai Medical Clinic- A clinic you can visit for your regular diagnosis and checkup, Open 24 hours
2.St Mary Health Services- Offer medical services within Githurai 44. Open 24 hours
3. St John Hospital- Offer X-ray, Ultra Sound and laboratory services. Open 24 hours
4. Sinai Medical Centre
Githurai Health Care and Dental Hospital- Offer excellent dental care services within Githurai
5.Compassionate Medical Centre Hospital- Offer medical and occasional checkup facilities within Githurai 44
6. Baraka Medical Clinic- Offer medical and occasional checkup facilities within Githurai 44.
7. Spa Imaging centre
8. Kahawa West Family Hospital - Offer good medical facilities both in Githurai and Kahawa West
9. New Aberdare Hospital- Offer medical and occasional checkup facilities within Githurai 44
10.Milele Integrated Medical & Laboratory Services - Located along Kamiti Road. Offer lab services, pharmacy, child immunization, circumcision etc
11. Providers Medical Centre- Offer medical and occasional checkup facilities within Githurai 44
12. Afya Health Care
13. St Scholastica Uzima Hospital- Offer many medical facilities like lab tests, maternity etc
14. Mimosa Cottage Hospital
15. Tazama Medical Centre.
16. Penda Medical Centre, Zimmerman- Offer affordable medical lab and pharmacy services
17.Bliss GVS Healthcare Githurai Clinic
NEARBY SCHOOLS IN GITHURAI 44
The following are a list of educational institutions found within the boundaries of Githurai 44that can be used both for part-time and full time learning depending on someone's preferences and stage of schooling;
1. Githurai Primary School- Has up to primary 8 classes
2. Achievers School- Nurtures children or pupils with discipline in pursuit of a successful life
3. The Stanview Group of Schools- Located opposite Deliverance church Kamiti rd. Has classes up to Form 4 for students
4.Marces Primary School - Has classes up to class 8
5. Joyland School Githurai 44
6. Mayday Secondary School
7. Githurai Primary School Special Units- Located near Githurai Market off Thika Road, Ngumba, It is a school for children with special needs in Githurai 44
8. Wonderland Secondary School
9. St Florence Academy Secondary School- Private Secondary school in Githurai 44
10. Wonderland Integrated School- Near Gladys Girls High School, Kamiti Road
11. Frames Of Mind Secondary School- Located next to Githurai Primary Schoo, off Thika Road
12. Totos Academy Primary School-A PRIVATE PRIMARY SCHOOL IN gITHURAI 44
15. valley spring Academy Primary School- Githurai Maziwa junction
16 Robins Academy Primary School
17. Chariots Academy Primary School
18. Summer Brook Schools
SECURITY IN GITHURAI 44
Over recent years, security has improved in Githurai 44 unlike the previous years, so majorly it is a secure estate.
Some of the notable firms providing security in Githurai 44 include
1. Marliz Security - You can contact them via 0701395. They provide general security services,
2. Ivory security services - Known for their professionalism in the providence of security services. You can contact them via 0722722076
3. Spares and Technologies Limited - These are security systems suppliers within Githurai. Deal with CCTV etc
4. Elfu Security Service Ltd - Offer general guard services
5. Crown Services Ltd- Offer general security services
TRANSPORT FACILITIES HEADED TOWARD Githurai 44- THIKA ROAD
Githurai 45 matatus that offer the cheapest fare rates, Rukagina Sacco that go all the way to Kahawa West, Fare prices range from 20 bob to 70 or 80 bob depending on the time of the day.
Githurai Matatus operate 24 hours especially the famous Paradiso, Virginia, Jean, Rockerz, Zamzam. The main PSV Saccos operating in the area include
From Nairobi, Githurai 44 is accessible via Thika Road and Kamiti Road. You can board different kinds of matatus to get to Githurai 44 eg Git Nicco, ZamZam, Virginia Coach, Githurai 45 Sacco, and Super Highway Sacco. The PSV's can be boarded from Ronald Ngala Street in Nairobi very cheaply.
CLUBS, RECREATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES WITHIN GITHURAI 44
The following are some of the Recreational Facilities found within Githurai 44 if you are in for the nightlife and drinks;
1. Club Oldivai- A nice place to be especially at weekend. Their waiters offer the warmest services. It is a nice place to cool off
2. Club QC and lounge - A very nice club, with affordable drinks and excellent services
3. Club DK Casa Nova
4. On Point Lounge
5. Club Century
6 D- Gree Club
7. Brooklyn Club- A great place to have fun
8. Club Forties Lounge -A nice place that offers affordable drinks
NEARBY BANKING AND FINANCIAL FACILITIES IN GITHURAI 44
The following are some of the financial facilities that are available within Githurai 44. They range from firms that provide loans on purchase of assets, to banking institutions etc ;
1. Urban Cash Solutions Ltd - Provide small loans to the local traders
2. Pesapoint POS Cleanshelf- Offer a safe place to be withdrawing money
The rest include the local coop Kwa jirani, equity and KCB bank agents.
PROS OF STAYING IN GITHURAI 44
The following are some of the advantages that may accrue to you for staying in Githurai 44
Closeness to many social amenities- Githurai 44is near shopping amenities such as TRM, Mountain mall, Hospitals, churches and schools eg Githurai Primary school, Some of which is a walking distance away.
2. Majorly secure. Githurai 44 is majorly secure being bordered with the regional police headquarters in Kasarani just a few kilometres
3.Most residential units have no water issues- Githurai 44 is one of the few Nairobi estates that lack water issues. On most apartments in Githurai 44 water is available throughout.
4. Affordable housing units- Depending on the strength of your pocket, most apartments and bedsitters in Githurai 44 are affordable.
CONS OF STAYING IN GITHURAI 44
On rush-hour periods, Thika Road jam could be a major issue.
On some days, security can still be a major issue.