Dagoretti South covers Mutu-ini, Ngando, Riruta, Uthiru/Ruthimitu and Waithaka, with Uthiru, Ruthimitu, Dagoretti and Kabiria among its estates. It sits on the western edge of the city, between Ngong Road and Waiyaki Way.
Markets
Dagoretti Market is the local trading centre, and Waithaka Shopping Centre serves the estates around it.
Living here
Dagoretti South is mostly residential and growing...
Embakasi South runs along Mombasa Road and Outer Ring: Imara Daima, Kwa Njenga, Kwa Reuben, Pipeline and Kware, with Mukuru, Southfield and Fedha among its estates.
Shopping
Panari Sky Centre on Mombasa Road and Southfield Mall cover shopping, banking and a meal out.
Getting around
Imara Daima Railway Station is on the commuter line into town - often quicker than the road at rush hour. Mombasa...
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NAIROBI, KENYA | Thursday, November 5, 2026
Residents in parts of Nairobi have reported experiencing unusual ground shaking at approximately 12:22 AM today, raising concerns about a possible earthquake or seismic tremor. Some could see their legs shake or somehow swirl. Specific...
Kamukunji covers Pumwani, Eastleigh North, Eastleigh South, Airbase and California, with Majengo and General Waruinge among its estates. If you are looking to buy almost anything in bulk, this is where Nairobi comes.
Trade
Eastleigh is one of East Africa's busiest trading hubs, with malls and wholesale shops packed along its avenues. Gikomba Market is famous across Kenya for second-hand clothes...
Embakasi Central is made up of Kayole North, Kayole Central, Kayole South, Komarock and Matopeni/Spring Valley, with Kayole and Soweto among its best-known estates. It is a busy, mostly residential part of Eastlands with a strong local business scene.
Everyday life
Markets, salons, butcheries, churches and small shops line the main roads, and matatus connect the area to town and the rest of...
Lang'ata sub-county takes in Karen, Nairobi West, Mugumoini, South C and Nyayo Highrise, with Lang'ata, Hardy, Wilson and Mbagathi in between. It is home to more of Nairobi's famous days out than anywhere else in the city.
Wildlife on the city's doorstep
Nairobi National Park - lions, giraffes and rhinos with the skyline behind them.
Giraffe Centre - feed and learn about Rothschild's giraffes...
Embakasi West is Umoja 1, Umoja 2, Mowlem and Kariobangi South, with Umoja Innercore among its estates. Umoja is one of Eastlands' best-known residential areas, laid out in planned estates along Outer Ring Road.
Markets
Umoja Market is the local hub for fresh produce and everyday goods.
Living here
Good matatu links via Outer Ring and Moi Drive make it an easy commute to town and Industrial...
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