Kamulu
Kamulu is an informal settlement located 35 Kilometers from Nairobi Central Business District, Kenya within Nairobi County, Kasarani Constituency, Ruai Ward. It lies on the east side of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport bordering Matungulu to the East, Njiru to the West, Ruai/Embakasi Ranching on the North West and Drumvale to the South and Mihango/Utawala to the South West. It is in Ruai ward.
Kamulu | |
|---|---|
| Country | Kenya |
| Province | Nairobi |
| County | Nairobi County |
| Division | Ruai |
| Constituency | Kasarani |
| Established | 2009 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Nairobi City County |
| • County Government | County Assembly |
| • Governor | Ann Kananu |
| • Deputy Governor | Vacant |
| • Legislator | Hon. Mercy Gakuya |
| • MCA | John Kamangu Nyumu |
| Population | |
| • Township | 33,200 |
| • Urban | 33,200 |
Local Administration
Kamulu belongs to the Ruai ward of Kasarani constituency of Nairobi County. The area sits within the greater Nairobi Metropolitan Area.
Security
Kamulu police stations are located in Ngundu and Drumvale.
Transport
Kamulu is found along Kangundo Road roughly 35 kilometers East of Nairobi. As such, the settlement can be accessed via Jogoo Road, Outer-Ring Road, Thika Road, and the Nairobi Eastern Bypass Highway.
Neighborhoods in Kamulu
Some of the key divisions in Kamulu include Acacia, Makongeni, Gituamba, Stage 26, Kanisani, Sir Henry, Acre Tano, Kingori's, Ngundu, Vina, Kamulu 1 and Kamulu 2. The boundary between Nairobi and Machakos county lies at one end of the Kamulu area with the point being the Athi River Bridge. Making Kamulu the Eastern-most entry of Nairobi according to the District & Boundaries Act of 1992.[1]
Notable Landmarks
The region is home to Kasarani Technical and Vocational College, Mwiki Goodhope Academy(MGA Schools) Kamulu, St.Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, Kenya Assemblies of God (KAG) Protestant church in Ngundu, Dominion Centre Int'l, Ngundu Level 4 hospital, Brookshine Schools, Made In The Streets, PCEA Ruai East, Panorama College, Drumvale Secondary School, Prema Light Resort , Mugathe Resort, Kingoris Grounds, Drumvale Primary School, Kamulu Play Park, Brookshine Schools and Ng'undu Primary School. The Nairobi River and Mbagathi River also pass through the peripheries of this area making it a key part of the Athi River Basin.[2]
Kamulu Real Estate
The Kamulu neighborhood remains ones of the most sought-after areas for real estate development in Kasarani Constituency. In 2016, Kamulu was ranked among the fastest growing real-estate areas along Kangundo Road.[3] and has experienced rapid construction boom since then, with companies like Denver Group, Banita Real Estate, Fanaka Real Estate, Kamulu Heights and other Kenyan Estate opening branches there.