ABOUT RUNDA
Runda map
Located approximately 10.5 kilometers via Limuru road to the CBD Nairobi, Runda is among the most affluent neighborhoods in Nairobi city
It is generally regarded as one of the richest suburbs in Kenya.
Runda houses top government officials, expatriates, politicians, and the local community.
The neighborhood is bounded by Limuru Road to the west, Ruaka Road to the south, Kiambu Road to the east, and coffee plantations to the north.
The neighborhood encompasses Closeburn Estate, Mimosa and Old Runda to the west, Mumwe and Whispers to the south, and New Runda and Muringa to the east.
Recent residential and commercial developments have seen the greater Runda area expand and now include such developments as Runda Mhasibu and Runda Paradise to the north.
It is separated from Nairobi city center by the 2,500-acre Karura Forrest.
The landscape in Runda Estate ranges from 1,690 meters above sea level in low-lying areas to 1,727 meters above sea level in elevated areas.
The area occupied by Runda Estate (estimated to be 14km2) was once a large coffee estate owned by various firms with 3 coffee processing factories.
Runda has all kinds of residential units such as one-bedroom and two-bedroom houses and apartments that are for rent and sale, maisonettes, gated communities, etc, Most housing units are flats, maisonettes, and gated communities.
Rentals in the neighborhood are quite pricey vs other Nairobi estates.
BRIEF HISTORY OF RUNDA
Runda Estate enjoys a cool and countryside microclimate thanks to the proximity of Karura forest in Nairobi. This microclimate supports the large coffee plantations that neighbor Runda Estate to the north
Most of the residents in Runda Estate own the houses in which they live. However, expatriates and diplomats living in the Runda area in Nairobi rent these houses by virtue of their close proximity to their places of work. Typically, rent for these palatial homes in Runda Estate in Nairobi ranges between KSH 200,000 and KSH 400,000 per month depending on size and location.
RUNDA ORIGIN OF NAME
The name RUNDA was borrowed from the name of the coffee estate that existed in the area before it became a residential area.[2] The coffee estate was owned by Runda Estates Ltd.
NOTABLE LANDMARKS WITHIN RUNDA
UNEP- It's located in Gigiri just opposite the United States embassy. It has a cool environment that is evergreen. Their main objective is to take care of the environment as they struggle to create awareness of activities that may lead to environmental pollution as well as teaching on how to prevent pollution. Within the complex, they have ensured that the use of disposable plastic containers is abolished because that has been discovered to be the most common environmental pollutant.
Karura forest-. The forest was gazetted in 1932 and is managed by the Kenya Forest Service in conjunction with the Friends of Karura Forest Community Forest Association. Karura Forest is 1,041 ha consisting of three parts separated by Limuru and Kiambu roads.
HOUSES IN RUNDA FOR RENT
1 bedroom houses and apartments for rent in Runda range from between 100000-150000 depending on its location within the estate. The prices also depend on closeness to social amenities, size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
two bedroom houses and apartments for rent in Runda range from between 110000 to 250000 depending on its location within the estate. The prices also depend on closeness to Mombasa Road, size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
three bedroom houses and apartments for rent in Runda range from between 110000 to 250000 depending on its location within the estate. The prices also depend on closeness to Mombasa Road, size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
Four-bedroom houses and apartments for rent in Runda range from between 110000 to 250000 depending on its location within the estate. The prices also depend on closeness to Mombasa Road, size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
Five-bedroom houses and apartments for rent in Runda range from between 110000 to 250000 depending on its location within the estate. The prices also depend on closeness to Mombasa Road, size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
Six-bedroom houses and apartments for rent in Runda range from between 110000 to 250000 depending on its location within the estate. The prices also depend on closeness to Mombasa Road, size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
Eight-bedroom houses and apartments for rent in Runda range from between 110000 to 250000 depending on its location within the estate. The prices also depend on closeness to Mombasa Road, size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
HOUSES IN RUNDA FOR SALE
4 bedroom houses and apartments for sale in Runda range from between 65000000 to 150000000 depending on their location within the estate. The prices also depend on closeness to Mombasa Road, size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
5 bedroom mansion for sale in Runda ranges from 90000000 to 250000000 depending on their location within the estate. The prices also depend on closeness to Mombasa Road, size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
6 bedroom houses and apartments for sale in Runda range from 80m to 400m depending on their location within the estate. The prices also depend on closeness to Mombasa Road, size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
7 bedroom houses and apartments for sale in Runda range from 80m to 400m depending on their location within the estate. The prices also depend on closeness to Mombasa Road, size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
8 bedroom houses and apartments for sale in Runda range from 80m to 400m depending on their location within the estate. The prices also depend on closeness to Mombasa Road, size, style, and architecture, and the amenities offered.
LAND FOR SALE IN RUNDA
The lands that are available for sale in Runda are suitable for both agriculture and real estate development.
The plots vary in prices, sizes and topography.
Maisonettes for sale in Runda come with all amenities that any beautiful house can come with. Some are standalone houses while others are gated community houses.
HOSPITALS NEAR RUNDA
Some of the hospitals located near Runda that you can access when in need of medical services include
1. Aga Khan Hospital Ridgeways- located along with Milestone Business Centre, Kiambu Rd, Ting’ang’a
2. Githogoro Runda Baptist Clinic (Gertrudes Nairobi)
3. The Nairobi Hospital Riviera Centre- located at Rosslyn Riviera Mall 3rd floor Limuru Road
SHOPPING CENTRES WITHIN RUNDA
Runda Shopping center- located along Kigwaru Gardens Dr, 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
2 Rosslyn Riviera Mall- located along Limuru road. Quite & favorable to anything you need. From shopping to relaxation to having the best of alone time & family time all tied up under one roof.
3. Ridgeways Mall- located along Ridgeways road
4. Ciara City Mall, Ridgeways-There's lots of business here with great products and amazing food available as well
5.Gigiri Shopping Centre- Want to grab a quick bite when you are at UNEP, got to Gigiri shopping center. The center has varieties of shops and Eat joints where you can grab a bite.
Dominos is a good example of an eating joint where you can enjoy a bite.
At the shopping center, there is a filling station when you can refill your car as you relax in the shopping center. Enjoy a pizza with a cold drink. Also, there is a chemist in the shopping center where you can buy prescribed drugs.
The shopping center is accessible by Wheelchair but it's located on a busy road so caution should be Paramount
6. The Village Market- Good for Collective shopping because they have a lot of stuff, it's beautiful and it will calm your nerves down...good security, kind people...I highly recommend family or lovers, can have their thing here... meetings too
CLUBS, RECREATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES NEAR RUNDA
1 Ridgeways Inn- Best chill-out spot if you looking for an easy laid back plan
2. Karel T Lounge- Karel T-Lounge is a really classy restaurant at the Village market. The ambiance was amazing, I loved how beautiful and clean the restaurant was. The staff are so friendly and were really helpful with our order.
The food we ordered was delicious and we didn't have to wait for long to be served. The cocktails were really good and we loved the service there.
3 The Lord Enroll- A really great hotel in a leafy neighborhood. The security is top-notch which is a plus given the high-profile patrons and dignitaries who grace the Lord Erroll Hotel.
Class is maintained by ensuring the very best English dishes are well prepared, presented, and served with the utmost professionalism of the staff.
The garden is very well manicured that one is tempted to run fingers over it.
Boarding facilities are classy and elegant to maintain the high standards of the hotel.
A great venue for business meetings, family, and friends.
4. The Home Pub and Grill Runda- This place is amazing especially if you're an outdoor person, the view of traffic on the northern bypass is
Then let's discuss their food, what actually impressed me was how clean the kitchen is. Then they have ready nyamchom which saves time for those of us who get tired of waiting for 45 mins.
Ample parking is available, there's a pool table and also a car wash is there.
NEARBY SCHOOLS WITHIN RUNDA
1. Sabis International School, Runda- State of art school. Very modern. The location is great. Has 24-hour security. The parking area is huge and very spacious. Accessible is great. Has facilities for disabled persons. Very serene neighborhood and environment. Has all the latest sports facilities for games. Great place to nurture the talent and skills of young people as they acquire knowledge.
2. Potterhouse School and Kindergarten- Pioneer group of schools in Kenya. Located in the leafy superb of Runda. It is located along the road. They offer state-of-the-art education. Extracurricular activities are Spot on! Security is amazing. Accessibility is excellent!
3. Brookhouse School Runda- School with the highest standard. Teachers are highly qualified and mostly ex-pat.
4 Regis School Runda- Regis, a school with an academic feel, a truly transformative atmosphere, addressing CBC needs.
5.St Marys Girls Runda-
Chelette Primary School- It's a good place for young learner's
7.Gigiri Montessori School-
NEARBY BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES WITHIN RUNDA
Some of the banks within Runda include;
1. National Bank
2 KCB ATM- you can access ATM, deposits, loans, consultancy etc
3 Diamond trust bank
4. NCBA
5. Stanbic Bank
6 NIC BANK
PROS OF STAYING IN RUNDA
1.Majorly secure. Nairobi west is majorly secure having within the estate Kenya Police Service training center. Most residential units are also gated with tight security
2.Most residential units have no water issues-Nairobi west is one of the few Nairobi estates that lack water issues. On most apartments in water is available throughout
3. Closeness to many social amenities- Nairobi west is near shopping, churches, and schools
4. Serene environment- Runda is a very leafy suburb with evergreen terraces, well-manicured lawns, and pavements
CONS OF STAYING WITHIN RUNDA
1. Quite expensive residential units versus other Nairobi estates that are not as near to the town.