Is Roysambu a good place to live?
Let’s take a closer look at Roysambu.
What’s life in Roysambu like?
The rent you’ll pay is one piece of the puzzle.
Daily fare, time spent commuting, food prices, water availability, and even security of the area are other factors you should consider.
So what is it like living there? This is what to expect when you relocate to Roysambu.
Alright! Let’s dive in.
Where is Roysambu located in Nairobi?
Roysambu is located along Thika Road from USIU Road up to Mirema Drive off Kamiti Road.
TRM (Thika Road Mall), TRM Drive, Lumumba Drive, and Mirema Drive are all located in Roysambu.
How far is Roysambu from Nairobi?
The distance from Imenti House to TRM via Thika Road is 11 km.
Where do I board matatu to Roysambu?
The Roysambu matatu stage in Nairobi is located at Imenti House along Tom Mboya Street.
In fact, any matatu heading to Kasarani, or Githurai, or Kahawa West will drop you at TRM. Of the three, the cheapest one is the Githurai bus (Ksh. 30-50), followed by the Kasarani bus (Ksh. 30-80).
The one to Kahawa West will charge you the fare they charge to Kahawa West (mostly Ksh. 60-80).
Fare from Nairobi CBD to Roysambu
Ksh. 30-50 during off-peak hours
Ksh. 80 during rush hour.
Let’s do the math. If you commute daily to town in the morning and get back in the evening, this is what your budget will look like.
(80×2) x 5 days = 800
800 x 4 weeks = 3,200
In addition to rent, you’ll spend approximately Ksh. 3,200 in fares per month if you decide to live in Roysambu.
Traffic jam pain points
You will experience traffic jam as you commute to the CBD in the morning at Muthaiga/Pangani, and Murang’a Road (Ngara).
In the evening, it’s from Allsops (GSU HQ) to Garden City Mall.
Other fares
Fare from Roysambu to Kahawa West
Ksh. 50
Fare from Roysambu to Githurai
Ksh. 20
Is Roysambu safe?
In 2023, there was 2 cases of insecurity in Roysambu reported in the media here, and here.
So far in 2024, there has been a murder case. Read about it here.
And an arrest of a police officer demanding bribes. Read about it here.
Affordable Houses in Roysambu
Here are best-deal rental houses in Roysambu.