Kiambu Road: Where Kenyans with new money troop to live life

Indeed, a number of Kenyans with new money are trooping here. Many of them aspire to have a bite of good life – away from the noise that has often characterised Nairobi.

Young families who are looking for a calm, homely environment away from the city noise and polluted air have not been left behind.

Single men – and women – love it.

Only a few years ago, the land was an expansive carpet of tea plantations – and villages.

Today –  the land has given way to modern houses; beautiful homes that are increasingly becoming a common attraction among the middle class, even young men and women on their first jobs.    

According to residents here, the area has adequate social amenities; hospitals, good schools, shopping areas, children playing grounds, and ambience to die for.

“I love it because it’s cool and the air is fresh. The roads are good, and it’s safe,” said Maryanne Mwangi told Wananchi Reporting.  

She adds that the area has seen exponential growth as many people, especially those with small families, and are beginning to grow in their career life, love it.

“There are not many high-rise buildings in the area, it’s natural and one can actually enjoy an evening walk while enjoying the village feel,” she adds.

Many locals, the original land owners, have since sold their lands and moved deeper – as Nairobi capital continues to expand.

Jane, a communication expert in Nairobi told Wananchi Reporting that she moved to Kiambu Road over a year ago.

“I used to live along Mombasa Road, but just recently I decided to move here. I like the ambience, and the fact that I get to hear birds chirping in the morning. It’s very quiet, and homely,” she says.

Many say that the area has not yet been turned into a concrete jungle, like is the case in places like Kileleshwa.

An acre of land in the early parts of Kiambu Road would cost up to Ksh.80 Million. A quarter of an acre costs between Ksh.15 and 20 Million.

Renting – is expensive – with a One-bedroom house going for up to Ksh.25,000 monthly. A decent two-bedroom unit costs upwards of Ksh45,000 a month. A three and four-bedroom unit costs between Ksh65,000 and Ksh 145,000 monthly. The costs have, however, not stopped 'the great migration'.