Kasarani


Kasarani is a residential area in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya.

Location

The neighborhood is located along the Thika Road, approximately, by road, northeast of Nairobi's central business district.

Naming

It is thought that the name "Kasarani" originated from a river that flows through the area which has the Kikuyu name "Gathara-ini" River.

Population

Kasarani's population is estimated to be in excess of 200,000, as at March 2015.. The neighborhood is subdivided into various wards, which include Roysambu, Mwiki, Hunters and Warren. Kasarani lies mostly within the Kasarani parliamentary constituency in Nairobi County. It borders Juja Constituency in Kiambu county.

Sports

Kasarani is home to the Moi International Sports Centre, named after former President Daniel arap Moi. The sports complex has a stadium, gymnasium, swimming pool and hotel. The stadium is used by the Harambee Stars for international matches, and is the home stadium of Mathare United and Tusker F.C. of the Kenyan Premier League.
The indoor arena is used for volleyball, and is the home venue for the Kenya women's national volleyball team.

Notable landmarks

Kasarani is home to the USIU Africa and Pan African Christian University campuses. The SportView Hotel and Safari Park Hotel are also found here. The area also has the Thika Road Mall, a shopping complex off the Thika Road highway.

Notable Businesses

Kasarani is home to many enterprises. Kasarani is served by several shopping mails such as Mountain Mall, Thika Road Mall and Garden City. Super Markets within the area include Naivas, Powerstar Kassmatt Supermarket. Kasarani Portal, an enterprise listing businesses in Kasarani is located in Seasons Estate.