Athi River Town
Athi River neighbourhood guide: Social amenities, houses for rent, and prices.
Athi River suburb is located in Machakos County. The neighbourhood is often described as a rapidly growing residential area near Nairobi. This is due to its many new developments that offer houses for rent.
Athi River mainly consists of low-density apartment buildings, with a few high-rise blocks and detached houses. Here is what you need to know about accommodation in Athi River, house prices, social amenities, and much more.
Athi River Location
Athi River is a residential and industrial area in Machakos County. It is located approximately 26km southeast of Nairobi County.
Nearby neighbourhoods include Voi River, Makongeni, Majengo, Kibera, Uhuru and Kariobangi.
Google maps (Athi River)
How to get to Athi River
To get to Athi River from Nairobi CBD, one will board the matatu route number at Railways Bus Station. Some of the bus stops here include;
1.Namanga junction stage 2.Makadara stage 3.Kobil/Shell stage 4.Kenya Meat Commission Stage
Athi River is also home to the Athi River Train Station. This makes it easy for those who commute from Athi River to Nairobi town. The train offers transport services both in the morning and evening helping reduce traffic on Mombasa Road.
Athi River Train Station
Leadership Status
The current MCA Athi River is Hon. Robert Kisini.
Education facilities in Athi River
Athi River has all classes of schools. From top ‘group’ of schools to public institutions, you will all find them here. The notable institutions in Athi River include the following:
1.Daystar University
2.Navo Pioneer Athi River Primary School,
3.Aic Athi River Secondary School,
4.Athi River Primary
5.Luz Academy
- Wisdom academy
7.St. Josephs Girls Secondary
8.Star Sheikh Academy
9.Athi River Technical Training Institute
10.Sunrise Teachers College
11.Galaxy College of Professional Studies
12.Global Institute of Business Studies
13.Africa Centre of Research and Technology.
Navo Pioneer Primary School
Navo Pioneer Primary School is a private school offering quality education. It is situated next to the Great Wall Apartment, along Quarry Road.
Nova Pioneer Primary School
Daystar University
Daystar University's main campus is situated in Athi River. This is 40km from Nairobi CBD. Some of the schools here include the school of law, nursing, communication, business and economics and, human and social sciences.
Daystar University
Health facilities in Athi River
While living in this area, you do not need to travel to Nairobi or Machakos town to get treatment. You can have any of your illnesses cured or any check-up done in Athi River. Here are some of the main infirmaries in the area:
1.Athi River Shalom Community Hospital
2.Athi River Medical Services
3.Aga Khan University Hospital
4.LeMaiyan Hospital
5.Athi Complex Hospital
6.Athi River Community Hospital
7.Athi Shalom Community Hospital
It is located near Bamburi Cement along Namanga Road. It offers excellent and affordable healthcare services to its clients.
Athi Shalom Community Hospital
Where to worship in Athi River
There are churches in literally every street in Athi River to serve the great Christian population in the area. Some of the notable religious institutions in this town include the following:
1.CITAM
2.ACK
3.Athi River Friends Church
4.Redeemed Gospel Church
5.Mavuno Church
6.Catholic Church
7.Deliverance Church
8.PCEA
9.Mosque
ACK St. Paul’s Athi River
ACK St. Paul’s Athi River is situated off Athi River Road.
ACK St. Paul’s Athi River
St. Jude Catholic Church
St. Jude Catholic Church is situated along KMC Road, off Athi River Road.
St. Jude Catholic Church
Finacial Institutions in Athi River
There are a lot of investment opportunities in this town. This can be attributed to its large population. There is also a mix of social classes in this area. So you can start any business without having to worry about the customer base.
While you are doing business in the town, the following financial institutions have got you covered. They will handle all your financial needs.
Sacco’s include:
1.Kathiani Women Saving & Credit Society Sacco
2.Kusasa Sacco
3.Epza Sacco Society Ltd
Banks Include;
1.KCB
2.Equity Bank
3.Post Bank
4.Co-op Bank
Where to get your hair and nails done in Athi River
You can get a hairdo or haircut and your nails done in the following notable beauty and barbershops:
1.Hope hair salon
2.Gift Salon
3.Njambi's Salon
4.Ebenezer salon and Kinyozi
5.VV Beauty Salon
6.Patricia Salon
7.Jamaica Kinyozi
8.Wabambe Salon and Kinyozi
9.Dot Com Kinyozi
10.Glory Kinyozi and
11.Pwani Touch Salon and Kinyozi.
Patricia Salon
Patricia Salon is situated in Sokoni near New Post Office. It is a dynamic salon with outstanding professionals who do their best to satisfy their customers' tastes.
Patricia Salon
Employment opportunities
Athi River is an industrial area. The town has a number of companies that can offer employment opportunities to its locals. These companies include;
1.Bamburi Cement
2.Athi River Mining
3.Mabati Rolling Mills
4.Wrigley Company
5.Savannah Cement
6.East Africa Portland Cement Company
7.Doshi Steel
8.Kapa Oil Refineries and
9.Devki Steel
Wrigley Company
Wrigley Company is a chewing gum factory. It offers a wide range of job opportunities in innovation, IT, business management, administration, and marketing.
Wrigley Company
Savannah Cement
Savannah Cement is a cement grinding plant with a capacity of producing 1.5 million tonnes a year. The industry offers a wide variety of job opportunities to people in and around Athi River.
Savannah Cement
Recreational Facilities in Athi River
There are a lot of recreation centres in Athi River. These areas include;
1.Greenpark Sundowner
2.Hotel Nomad, Grays Oka Hotel
3.Inter Leisure Hotel
4.Bomani Hotel
5.Lukenya Getaway
6.Stoni Athi Resort
7.Vanillas Club and
8.Club Bavaria.
67 Athi Hotel
67 Athi Hotel is a 3-star hotel located at Athi River. The hotel accommodates leisure seekers and international and local business travellers. It also offers space for people who want to hold meetings and conferences.
67 Athi Hotel
Lukenya Getaway
Lukenya Getaway is 7.5km from Athi River. It is a family-friendly place where both adults and children are welcome. The place offers restaurant services, spacious parking space, free Wi-Fi, and a place to play table tennis and darts.
Lukenya Getaway
Where to shop in Athi River
If there is something that Athi River is not short of, then it is shopping centres. There are markets, kiosks, shops, and mini supermarkets in every corner of the town. Some of the notable malls and supermarkets found in this area include the following:
1.Coloho Mall
2.Athi River Market
3.Crystal Rivers Safaricom Mall
4.Tuskys Supermarket
5.Jamii Supermarket
6.Mount Olive Supermarket
7.Jophila Supermarket and
8.Your Choice Supermarket.
Coloho Mall
Coloho Mall is one of the largest home decor shopping malls in Kenya. Some of the items in stock are quality office and home sofas, tables, chairs and cabinets, and electric tools and equipment.
Coloho Mall
Petrol and Gas stations
While in Athi River, you can fuel your vehicle from any of the following spots:
1.Delta Petrol Station
2.Total Athi River Service Station
3.National Oil
4.Kobil Petrol Station
5.Kenol Petrol Station
6.Bakri Athi River Petrol Station
7.Masaku Petrol Station and
8.Engen Filling Station.
Bakri Energy Athi River Petrol Station
Bakri Energy is situated along Mombasa Road, Athi River.
Bakri Energy Athi River Petrol Station
Delta Petrol Station
Delta Petrol Station is located along Athi River Road.
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Delta Petrol Station
Real estate companies and agencies
Landmark Top Solution, Estate Hub Limited, and Sharp Real Estate are the leading real estate companies in Athi River.
Other companies include:
1.Regent Homes
2.Kakangu real Estate Agent Ltd
3.RGM properties
4.Stamika Ventures Ltd
5.Coral Property International Ltd
6.Nairobi Real Estates Limited and
7.Gold Ridge Ltd.
House prices in Athi River
Here is a breakdown of rental prices in Athi River. Keep in mind that house prices in this neighbourhood greatly vary depending on the location of the house.
Mabati houses: From Ksh. 1500
Singles: From Ksh. 3000
Bedsitters: From Ksh. 6000
One bedroom: From Ksh. 10,000
Two bedrooms: From Ksh. 20,000
Three bedrooms: From Ksh. 30,000
Four bedrooms: From Ksh 40,000
Own compound houses: Ksh. 40,000 to Ksh. 200,000
Bottom line
Athi River is definitely one of those neighbourhoods that have different classes of people. Hence, you will find all sorts of houses here including the cheap iron sheets units.
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