{"id":8433,"date":"2024-04-24T10:45:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T10:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/property254.co.ke\/blogs\/?p=8433"},"modified":"2024-06-25T06:54:31","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T06:54:31","slug":"kikuyu-neighborhood-guide-all-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/property254.co.ke\/blogs\/kikuyu-neighborhood-guide-all-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Kikuyu Neighborhood Guide : All You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kikuyu is located Southwest of Nairobi CBD off the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway approximately 19 kilometers from the city center. It is a constituency in Kiambu County consisting of 6 Wards namely, Kinoo, Kikuyu, Kabete, karai, Muguga, and Nyathuna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kikuyu was named after the Gikuyu\/ Agikuyu people, as they were the major tribe that occupied the area. Kikuyu area was a settlement of the colonial missionaries, which is the reason that mainly contributed to its growth as a town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Nairobi River has its source in the Ondiri wetlands in Kikuyu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Map of Kikuyu neighborhood<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Places of worship in Kikuyu<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PCEA Kikuyu Township<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hope Eastwards Medical Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Fellowship Church<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KAG Thamanda Church<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACK Emmanuel Church<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full Gospel Churches of Kenya Kikuyu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jubilee Christian church Kikuyu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PCEA Gaithumbi Church<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seventh-day Adventist churches Kikuyu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya Assemblies of God<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St Peter Catholic Church<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PCEA Kinoo Parish Stevenson Githii Memorial Church<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St.Marys Catholic Church<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KAG Uthiru Assembly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthcare services close to\/in Kikuyu.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Premier medical center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kikuyu Medical and ENT Centre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life Point Hospital<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St.Teresa Kikuyu Nursing & Maternity Home<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kinns Park Medical Centre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uthiru dispensary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. Peter (ACK) Dispensary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St.peter Orthopedic and surgical center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Akshar Healthcare Ltd<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gachui medical centre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aga Khan University Hospital Medical Centre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan Med Health Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life Care Hospital Kikuyu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PCEA Kikuyu Hospital<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fitness center\/ gyms in Kikuyu<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fit N Fine Gym- 0721814099<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultra Fitness Gym- 0707764711<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stunya Gym- 072383160<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urban Fitness Gym- 0719 170244<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prestige Fitness Centre Kikuyu- 0719 746343<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oxygen Gym Kikuyu- 0712467192<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firm and Fit Gymnasium- 0715310205<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beauty\/SPA Parlour in Kikuyu<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Queeens beauty salon Kikuyu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rundas Beauty Parlour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Loft Barbershop and SPA-0725800085<\/p>\n\n\n\n

City Valley Annex Salon and Barbershop- 0729872626<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oasis Beauty Parlour Kikuyu-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mavella Salon-0708 242420<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leon King Barbers & Beauty Parlour- 0792 438393<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Universities\/Colleges in Kikuyu<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The University of Nairobi Kikuyu Campus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prysebitarian University of East Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thogoto Teachers Training College<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kikuyu Commercial College<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vantage Teachers College<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kismart College<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highschools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Alliance Boys High School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Alliance Girls High School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kahuho Uhuru High School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uthiru Girls Highschool<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kirangari Highschool<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kikuyu Day Secondary School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karai Day Secondary School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mary Leakey Girls School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moi Girls Kamangu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muhu Secondary School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primary schools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thogoto Primary School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mama Ngina Primary School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golden heights Academy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kikuyu Township Primary School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Utafiti Primary School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wambaa Primary School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roots Academy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good Foundation Academy Primary School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The green Gardens Schools<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muthiga Academy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gikambura Primary School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gicharani Primary School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kidfarmaco Primary School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kanyiha Primary School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great Vision School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entertainment joints in Kikuyu<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Las Colinas Lounge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waves bar and grill<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Country Club Bar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muhuri Ridge Castle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rental houses in Kikuyu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Single rooms      Ksh3, 500 to Ksh5, 000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bedsitters           Ksh5, 500 to Ksh9, 500<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One-bedroom     Ksh10, 000 to Ksh14, 000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two bedroom      Ksh12, 000 to Ksh16, 000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internet providers In Kikuyu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spotnet services- 0733 891 927<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

KingsNet Internet Solutions- 0711 116 824<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poa Internet- 07 30 862 862<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Netcom Kenya- 0706423892<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advantages of living in Kikuyu<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Affordable housing options<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rental prices and properties on sale in Kikuyu are affordable compared to those in other neighborhoods or closer to the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proximity to amenities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kikuyu is close to all the essential amenities needed for a comfortable lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proximity to Nairobi CBD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kikuyu is conveniently located for residents who wish to commute daily to the city center and its surrounding neighborhoods. Therefore residents can enjoy access to all advantages that come with living in the city while at the same time living in an affordable and serene environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disadvantages of living in Kikuyu<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Traffic congestion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During peak hours Kikuyu town may experience traffic congestion, which can cause inconveniences to residents who commute daily or those running errands in town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insecurity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As with any other growing town, Kikuyu is faced with security issues in some parts. There are however frequent patrols by Kenya police to try and reduce the crime rates. It is important for visitors and residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kikuyu is an attractive neighborhood for students, individuals, and families looking for a fulfilling and affordable lifestyle. There are many properties for sale in this neighborhood<\/a> that can make a good investment. You can browse our website<\/a> to find your perfect property made by some of the most trusted sellers in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have found this article informative, we invite you to read more articles on our website to stay updated on different neighborhoods in Kenya. You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel<\/a> to watch video guides of different neighborhoods in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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