Kasarani | |
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  Kasarani Location in Kenya | |
| Coordinates:01°13′44″S36°54′16″E / 1.22889°S 36.90444°E /-1.22889; 36.90444 | |
| Country | Kenya |
| County | Nairobi City |
| Sub-county | Kasarani |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Kasarani is amixed-use neighbourhood in northeastNairobi.[1] Kasarani is also used in reference to the city's second most populatedsub-county with thesame name, encompasing various neighbourhoods in the northeastern areas of Nairobi. Located within the larger Kasarani area, the Kasarani enclave is approximately 11 kilometres (7 mi) (7 miles) northeast of Nairobi'scentral business district offThika Road.
The Kasarani neighbourhood is located alongThika Road, approximately 12 kilometres (7.5 mi), by road, northeast of Nairobi'scentral business district.[2]
The greaterKasarani area has other suburbs domiciled within it and shares common boundaries with what was known as Kasarani Division prior to 2013. Areas that are electorally placed inRoysambu,Ruaraka, part ofKasarani, and part ofEmabakasi North constituencies are within the Kasarani Sub-county ofNairobi.
It is believed that the nameKasarani originated from a river that flows through the area which has theKikuyu name "Gathara-ini" River.
Kasarani is home to theMoi International Sports Centre (Alias.Kasarani Stadium), named after former PresidentDaniel arap Moi. The sports complex has a stadium, gymnasium, swimming pool and hotel. The stadium hosts theHarambee Stars for international matches, and is the home ground forMathare United andTusker F.C. of theKenyan Premier League.
The indoor arena is used for volleyball, and is the home venue for theKenya women's national volleyball team.
Kasarani is home to theUSIU Africa andPan African Christian University campuses, Kasarani Technical and Vocational College in Kamulu,Ruai, Jalyn Junior Academy and Kasarani Group of Schools & Kevin Kihara's home.[3] The Sport view Hotel and[4][5] Safari Park Hotel are also here. The area also has the Garden City, and Thika Road malls shopping complexes off theThika Road highway.
Kasarani is served by several shopping mails such as Mountain Mall, Thika Road Mall and Garden City.[6] Kasarani Portal, an enterprise listing businesses in Kasarani is located in Seasons Estate. There is alsoEquity Bank branch in the region and Modesto Kitchen & bar.[7]
01°13′44″S36°54′16″E / 1.22889°S 36.90444°E /-1.22889; 36.90444
