Explore Kangemi Neighborhood in Westlands Constituency, Nairobi.
Kangemi market in Kangemi town
Kangemi is a neighbourhood in Nairobi, Kenya. The town is becoming increasingly popular because of its affordable rental prices and its close proximity to the central business district. The neighbourhood is best known for Kangemi Market, which is one of the largest open-air markets in the city.
The town has witnessed a lot of development in the past few years. In addition, it has been the home to some of Kenya’s most successful artists and musicians. Most tenants in the area agree that the town has a lot of potential when it comes to development.
Here is what you need to know about house rents in Kangemi, social amenities and much more.
Location
Kangemi is a middle-class neighbourhood located on the outskirts of the city, along Nairobi-Nakuru Highway. It is bordered to the north by Loresho and Kibagare, Westlands to the west, Kawangware to the south, and Mountain View to the East.
Kangemi Area Map
Leadership Status
The current MCA of Kangemi is Hon. Paul Shem Shilaho.
Current MCA Kangemi Area
How to get to Kangemi
There are three ways to get to Kangemi: by bus, taxi, or private means. If one is at Nairobi CBD, you will board a matatu or bus route number 105 at Odeon Stage. Bus stops in Kangemi include;
1.Kangemi bus Terminals
2.Kangemi Market
3.Sodon stage
4.Kangemi Posta
Education Facilities in Kangemi
Schools in Kangemi include:
St Joseph Primary School
it is a private mixed day and boarding primary school in Kangemi, run by the Catholic Church.
Others Include;
1.Kangemi Primary school
2.Akiba Secondary School
3.Rumwe Kangemi
4.Carevas Primary School
5.Kiwan Computer College
6.Ventures College of Hairdressing
Hospitals in Kangemi
The following infirmaries are located in the suburb:
Amurt hospital Kangemi
it is a Non- Governmental Organization that provides health care services for people in and around Kangemi.
Amurt hospital Kangemi
Eagle Nursing Home
Eagle hospital Kangemi is located at Palace Building 3rd floor. The hospital offers inpatient, outpatient, maternity services, pharmacy, dental services, ambulance services, theatre services, and X-Ray & Ultra Sound.
Eagle Nursing Home
Others Include;
1.Hope Medical Centre
2.St Joseph Hospital
3.Kangemi Medical Centre
4.Lianas Medical Centre
5.Elite Medical Services
6.Aga Khan University Hospital
7.Marie Stopes Kangemi
8.Lions Hospital Kangemi
Shopping facilities in Kangemi
You can buy your foodstuffs, clothes, and anything you need from the following spots:
Mountain View Mall
The mall is situated along Waiyaki Way, Kangemi. It offers the shoppers a good place to shop for food, electronics, household items, beauty products, health care services, banking, and entertainment.
Mountain View Mall
Other shopping centres include;
1.Kangemi Shopping Centre
2.Kangemi Supermarket
3.Waiyaki Way Supermarket
4.Nafuu Supermarket
5.Kangemi Market
Malls such as the Lavington mall and The Junction Mall are also close by.
Recreational Facilities in Kangemi
You can have fun in the following spots:
CHAK Guest House & Conference Centre
Chak Guest House is a budget-friendly Christian accommodation and meeting facility situated in Kangemi.
CHAK Guest House & Conference Centre
Big Square
Big Square is situated at Mountain View Mall. The restaurant offers burgers, beef ribs, pork, pizzas, grilled chicken, and hand-spun shakes.
Big Square
Other recreational facilities include:
1.Dreams Guest House
2.Freetown Bar & Restaurant
3.Tai’s Grill Kangemi
4.Waiyaki Way Lounge
5.Bottomline Restaurant
6.Melpri Lounge Kangemi
7.Club Kamata
8.Sayers Club
Where to worship
The following are the main places of worship in Kangemi:
1.ACK St John Church Kangemi
ACK St John Church Kangemi
2.Disciples of Christ Church
Disciples of Christ Church
3.Deliverance Church
4.Full Gospel Churches of Kenya
5.Redeemed Gospel Church
6.SDA Church
7.Methodist Church
8.AIC Kangemi Church among others.
Where to get your hair and nails done
You can get styled in the following famous beauty shops:
Roses Salon
It is situated at Kilos Building, Off Waiyaki Way.
Roses Salon
Others Include;
1.Royal Kinyozi
2.Metro Kinyozi
3.Kings Cotz Kinyozi
4.Touch Beauty Salon
5.Wylocks Salon
6.Classic Salon and Kinyozi
Financial Institutions located in Kangemi
Banks and Sacco’s to deposit, borrow money, or make an investment in Kangemi include:
1.Dimkes Sacco ltd,
2.Riverbank Sacco
3.Equity Bank,
4.Family Bank,
5.Sidian Bank,
6.Co-operative Bank (ATM)
7.KCB (ATM).
Safety
Police stations and chiefs’ camps in or near Kangemi include:
1.Kangemi Chief’s Office
2.Muthangari Police Station
3.Kabete Police Station
4.Uthiru Chief’s Camp
5.Petrol and gas stations located in the area
Gas and petrol stations in Kangemi include:
1.Total Service Station (Kangemi and Mountain View) - situated along Waiyaki Way.
Total Service Station
2.Shell Petrol Station
3.Tosha Gas Station
4.Kenol Petrol Station
5.Centoil Gas Station
Real Estate Companies and Estate in Kangemi
The following agencies and companies operate in the area:
1.Bassi Gate Investments
2.Spacetech Enterprises
3.Aromax Management Agency
4.City Life Estate Kenya
5.Deetomark Agencies
6.Sian Realtors Limited
7.Seldovatt Realtors
House and Plot Prices in Kangemi
Here is an estimate of the rent prices to expect:
One-bedroom apartment- a one-bedroom apartment rent in Kangemi ranges between Ksh. 10,000 to Ksh. 25000.
Two-bedroom apartment- a two-bedroom apartment rent on average in Kangemi is Ksh. 30000.
Three-bedroom apartment- a three-bedroom apartment rent in Kangemi ranges between Ksh. 40,000 to Ksh. 75000 depending on its size and location.
1/8 acre of plot in Kangemi- This costs an average of Ksh. 7,000,000.
Bottom line
Kangemi neighbourhood has lots of up and coming real estate developments. Which is why the town is home to a lot of industrial complexes and warehouses.
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