Roysambu is a convenient prime residential area about 30 minutes away from the city centre. Roysambu 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 as well.
Roysambu is majorly inhabited by people from all walks of life eg students, business people, expatriates, etc.
It is located along Thika road, approximately 11.3 kilometres by Thika Road, Northeast of Central Business District.
Roysambu is a constituency in Kenya It is one of seventeen constituencies in Nairobi City It was created prior to the 2013 general election when the Kasarani constituency was split up to form three constituencies: Kasarani, Roysambu and Ruaraka .
Roysambu might have gotten its name during the colonial times when the estate was referred to as The Royal Suburbs but that eventually morphed into Roy-Sabu and eventually got the name Roysambu.
NEIGHBOURHOOD AND BORDERING ESTATES IN ROYSAMBU
Roysambu Estate is bordered by neighbouring estates along Thika Road such as kasarani , Zimmerman , Githurai 44, Garden estate Thome and ClayCity.
It borders Mathare Constituency to the south and south-east, Ruaraka and Kasarani constituencies to the east,Ruiru to the north and northeast, Kiambu constituency to the north-west and Westlands constituency to the west.
Roysambu is Home to Thika Road Mall and Naivas shopping centre along Thika Road.
TYPES OF HOUSES IN ROYSAMBU
Roysambu, being a residential estate, has a variety of houses in the form of bedsitters, one-bedroom, and two-bedrooms.
Bedsitters in Roysambu range from between 8000 to 15000. They come with all amenities such as internet connection, parking and security. Some bedsitters come with inbuilt wardrobes while others do not.
One bedroom in Roysambu range from 14000 to 20000. 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.
Two bedrooms in Roysambu range from 20000 to30000. 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.
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SPORTING FACILITIES NEAR ROYSAMBU
Roysambu is located just near 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.
NOTABLE LANDMARKS WITHIN ROYSAMBU
Roysambu is home to the USIU Africa and Pan African Christian University campuses, Kasarani Technical and vocational College, Sportsview Hotel and Safari Park Hotel, Mountain Mall along Thika Road, Thika Road Mall which is a major shopping centre off Thika Road Highway.
NEARBY SHOPPING CENTRES NEAR ROYSAMBU
Roysambu is close to quite a number of 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.
Consider doing your shopping in one of these spacious malls.
You could elect to purchase your groceries from these malls or from Roysambu market along Lumumba drive.
HOSPITALS NEAR ROYSAMBU
Roysambu has the following hospitals within its borders that can easily be accessed when one falls ill or in need of a regular checkup
1. Crane Hospital - Offer in and outpatient services and are also Laboratory equipped. Offer gynaecology services
2. Jesse Kay Children's Hospital- A level 4 educational facility focused on improving children's lives within Roysambu
3.AAR healthcare, Roysambu Clinic- Known for their professional and exceptional work in offering all kinds of medical services
4 The Mater hospital - Kasarani Clinic
5 Aga Khan University Hospital- Roysambu Medical and Dialysis - Offer Dialysis services
6 Gertrude's Children's Hospital - Offer paediatric services within Roysambu
7 Lifebridge Clinic
8. Ruaraka Uhai Neema Hospital
9. Cinen Medical Hospital
10. The Mater Hospital- Satellite Clinic (TRM)
11 Good Samaritan Dispensary
12 Compassionate Hospital
13 The Winstar Medical Centre
14 Star Hospital
15 Genus Medical Services
16 St Scholastica Uzima Hospital
17. Mimosa Cottage Hospital
18 Thika Road Health Centre
19 Aga Khan University Hospital
20. RRC Dispensary
NEARBY SCHOOLS IN ROYSAMBU
The following are a list of educational institutions found within the boundaries of Roysambu that can be used both for part-time and full time learning depending on someone's preferences and stage of schooling;
1. Mirema School- A private educational facility that has Nursery and primary school facilities. Students mostly are in boarding schools. You can check their Facebook and Google reviews and decide to contact them on 0716 171698
2. Thika Road Christian School-ECD- An educational facility that is for kids and started as a church ministry. It has units up to standard 8 and has an average of 30 students per class. You can contact them from their toll-free number of 020 2615089
3.Luy mpesa - Luy mpesa receive great reviews from parents on how they groom their pupils. It basically has primary and pre-primary classes.
4. The Royal International Academy- A private educational facility that has primary and pre-primary units. They also get good reviews on how they groom pupils.
5. Lesedi School Roysambu- Has classes from Kindergarten all the way to class 8
6. Kenya Community Centre for Learning- It is an institution that offers education to learners with special needs.
7. Mountain View School- Has good reviews from parents and majorly has primary school classes.
8.Kasarani Group of Schools - A great place for young learners. Has classes up to primary class 8.
9. Nikon School Kenya- A school for digital photography. If you wish to enhance your digital photography skills and live within Roysambu you can consider this school.
10. Bible College of East Africa - A great institution where learners can learn and grow knowing The Bible
11. Sportsview schools - A great learning institution that helps equip learners with the right mentality.
Higher learning institutions include Kenya College of Accountants along Thika Road.
SECURITY IN ROYSAMBU
Roysambu is majorly a secure estate being adjacent to Thika road and also being secured by having the regional Police headquatres- Kasarani Police Station. It is located in its entry, nearing Kasarani Seasons.
Other notable Security Companies near Roysambu include;
1. P& M Limited Company
2. Elfu Security Services- Secure commercial buildings and also residential flats etc. Can be contacted via 020 2472001
3. Ivory Security Services- Provide great security to both commercial and residential units. Can be contacted via 0722772076
3. Crown Services Ltd
4 Roma Security Services
5 Exmill Security Services
6 Olosho Security Services
7 Metropol - known for their professionalism
8 Njaamka Security services
9. Gallant Security Services Ltd
10. Azecar Security Services Ltd- Provide exceptional security services
11. Pak Security Guards - They secure commercial buildings and also residential units
12. Daf Security Services- Ask for their reviews then contact them via 020 6763998. They provide all kinds of security.
TRANSPORT FACILITIES HEADED TOWARD ROYSAMBU- THIKA ROAD
From Nairobi, Roysambu is accessible via Thika Road. You can board different kinds of matatus to get to Roysambu eg Githurai 45 matatus that offer the cheapest fare rates, Rukagina Sacco that go all the way to Kahawa West, Kasarani to Mwiki ones. Fare prices range from 20 bob to 70 or 80 bob depending on the time of the day.
CLUBS, RECREATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES WITHIN ROYSAMBU
The following are some of the Recreational Facilities found within Roysambu if you are in for the nightlife and drinks;
1. Club Afrique
2. Mymaz Lounge
3. Memphis Bar and Restaurant
4. K.K Club
5. Steph Underground Lounge Kasarani
6. Outspan Club
NEARBY BANKING AND FINANCIAL FACILITIES IN ROYSAMBU
The following are some of the financial facilities that are available within Roysambu. They range from firms that provide loans on purchase of assets, to banking institutions etc ;
1. Loan on items and Logbook Loans - They provide you loans on daily purchase items and also asset financing. You can reach out to them on 0715 957199
2. Shiks Banking Services
3. Maroo Financial Services- Provide businesses with financial, taxation and accounting services for small and medium businesses within Roysambu
4 NCBA Thika Road Mall 2- (ATM) - Provide the residents of Roysambu and Thika Road at large with ATM services
5.Amical Financial Services - Known for their professional work in providing Financial services within Roysambu
6. Utajiri Africa Financial Services - Known for their professional work in providing Financial services within Roysambu
7 Phenominol Limited
8 Frankom Integrated Services Ltd- Assist n Coop Kwa Jirani issues
9 Thigiru Business Elevation coaching- Offer business coaching. You can contact them on 0700119355
PROS OF STAYING IN ROYSAMBU
The following are some of the advantages that may accrue to you for staying in Roysambu
1. Closeness to all social amenities- Roysambu is near shopping amenities such as TRM, Mountain mall, Hospitals, churches and schools eg Kasarani group of schools. Some of which is a walking distance away.
2. Not far from the Nairobi Central Business District compared to other residential estates along Thika Road eg Kasarani, Zimmerman, Kahawa west etc. Roysambu is about a 25-minute drive to the city.
3. Majorly secure. Roysambu is majorly secure being bordered with the regional police headquarters in Kasarani just a few metres away.
4 Most residential units have no water issues- Roysambu is one of the few Nairobi estates that lack water issues. On most apartments in Roysambu water is available throughout.
5. Affordable housing units- Depending on the strength of your pocket, most apartments and bedsitters in Roysambu are affordable
CONS OF STAYING IN ROYSAMBU
On rush-hour periods, Thika Road jam could be a major issue.
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