ABOUT KASARANI
Kasarani is a convenient prime residential area about 30 minutes away from the city center. Kasarani 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.
Kasarani is majorly inhabited by people from all walks of life eg students, business people, expatriates, etc.
It is located along Thika road, approximately 16 kilometres by road, Northeast of Nairobi Central Business District.
The residential area might have gotten its naming from a river that flows through the area which has the Kikuyu name ‘Gathara-ini’ River.
POLITICAL HISTORY OF KASARANI
The constituency was known as Nairobi Northeast Constituency at the 1963 and 1969 elections and as Mathare Constituency from 1974 elections to 1994 by-elections. Up until the 2007 elections it has been known as Kasarani Constituency. It was split into four constituencies; Kasarani, Roysambu, Ruaraka and Mathare.
KASARANI POPULATION
According to data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the Kasarani constituency has an estimated population of 780,656 people.
NEIGHBOURHOOD
Kasarani estate is bordered by other estates such as Roysambu, Githurai 45, Clay city, Zimmerman. Notable estates within Kasarani include Kasarani Hunters, Kasarani seasons, Kasarani Claycity, Kasarani Maternity, Stima, Kasarani Santon and Mwiki.
Kasarani is inhabited by a mixture of almost all tribes in Kenya.
RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN KASARANI
Flats and apartments and bedsitters for rent and sale in Kasarani
Kasarani has all kinds of residential units eg flats and apartments for rent in Kasarani, bedsitters in Kasarani, single rooms, one-bedrooms kasarani, two bedrooms, three bedrooms etc. Prices of housing units nearing Kasarani Seasons Estate tend to be quite pricey as compared to other estates. For bedsitters, single rooms, furnished apartments or unfurnished one and two-bedroom apartments for rent in Kasarani you can contact 0723724351 to help you find your next house. Apartments vary from estate to estate in terms of size, price and amenities offered
Apartments in Kasarani for sale are usually well developed on plain lands and next to Thika road.
LAND IN KASARANI
Kasarani is witnessing a rapid construction boom due to increased population and a lot of people preferring to stay in locations near Thika road. Lands for sale in Kasarani are usually suitable for residential apartment construction while some also suitable for agriculture
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Own Compound houses in Kasarani
Own compound houses for rent in Kasarani usually range in the 30 to 50k depending on size, architecture and amenities offered.
Block of flats in Kasarani
Block of flats for sale in Kasarani, whole flats, in that case, vary in prices in accordance to the income the flat offers to the landlord, location, amenities
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SPORTS FACILITIES
Kasarani 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
NEARBY NOTABLE LANDMARKS
Kasarani is home to the USIU Africa and Pan African Christian University campuses, Kasarani Technical and vocational College, Sportsview Hotel and Safari Park Hotel, Thika Road Mall which is a major shopping centre off Thika Road Highway.
NEARBY SCHOOLS IN KASARANI
Schools nearing the estate include
1. Kasarani group of schools
2. Kasarani Primary School
3. Kasarani Academy Secondary School
4. Murema Primary School
5. Nairobi City Council Primary School
6. Jalyn Junior Academy
7. Treeside Special School of the MH
8. Kenya Institute of Special Education
NEARBY SHOPPING CENTRES
Kasarani is close to quite a number of shopping centres along Thika Road eg Mountain Mall, Thika Road Mall, Garden City Mall, Naivas, Powerstar Kassmatt Supermarket, Kasarani Portal- an enterprise listing businesses in Kasarani is located in Kasarani Seasons Estate.
NEARBY HOSPITALS
Hospitals near Kasarani estate include;
1. St. Francis Community Hospital
2. Ruaraka Uhai Neema Hospital
3. Kasarani Maternity and Nursing Home
4. Radiant Hospital Kasarani
5. Sunton CFW clinic
6. St. Francis Community Hospital
7.Cancer awareness Centre of Kenya
8. Josma Health Services ltd
9. St. Peters Medical Centre and Laboratory
10. Wayside Medical & Dental Clinic
11. Ruaraka Health Centre
12.Nairobi City Council Clinic
13. Kasarani Health Centre
When you fall ill, consider visiting any of these institutions for medical attention.
SECURITY
Kasarani is secured by having the regional Police headquarters- Kasarani Police Station. It is located in its entry, nearing Kasarani Seasons. Other notable Kasarani firms include Afri-Securegate Security Ltd, Ivory Security Services, Sperian Services ltd, Pemwa Security guards, Kayo line group, Tawo Security Limited, Intercity secure homes ltd, Absolute Security ltd etc
TRANSPORT FACILITIES
To get to Kasarani from the CBD you can board a matatu near Odion building-Matatu 17 or Opposite Nairobi Sports House. Fares range from 50,60, 70, 100 shillings depending on what time of day you are travelling.
PROS OF STAYING IN KASARANI
The advantages of staying in Kasarani are;
1. Closeness to all social amenities
2. Not far from the Nairobi Central Business District compared to other residential estates along Thika Road
3. Majorly secure
4. Most residential units have no water issues
5. Affordable housing units
CONS OF STAYING IN KASARANI
On rush-hour periods, Thika Road jam could be a major issue.
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