Kamakis

Kamakis (or Kamaki's) is an area located along the Nairobi Eastern Bypass Highway. Often referred to as "Nairobi's Nyama Choma Belt",[1] the area is administratively in Ruiru, Kiambu County which by extension falls within the greater Nairobi Metropolitan Region.

Kamakis
Urban
Kamakis
Location in Kenya
Coordinates: 1.169823°S 36.970401°E / -1.169823; 36.970401
Country Kenya
CountyKiambu County
DistrictRuiru
DivisionGithurai
WardGatong'ora
LocalityNairobi Eastern Bypass
Elevation
1,520 m (4,990 ft)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total41,060
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Area code145 (B)
ClimateCwb

Commerce

Kamakis started off as a Nyama choma (grilled meat) shopping center, often getting recognized among popular Nyama Choma joints in Kenya.[2]

With time, thanks to its strategic location, it metamorphosed into a commercial center featuring top-tier banks, fast-food joints like KFC and modern-day infrastructure.[3]

Danjose Academy, one of the leading academic primary institutions, is located in Ruiru, Kamakis

As of 2023, banks like DTB [4] and hospitals like the Aga Khan University Hospital [5] had since set up shop in the area.

References
  1. "The changing face of Kamakis, Nairobi's 'nyama choma' belt". Nation. 4 March 2023.
  2. "List of Popular Nyama Choma Joints in Kenya and Their Owners". Tuko. 8 September 2022.
  3. "The changing face of Kamakis, Nairobi's 'nyama choma' belt". Nation. 4 March 2023.
  4. "DTB Kenya Opens Three New Branches". Capital FM. 12 July 2022.
  5. "Aga Khan University Hospital Opens New Clinic in Kamakis". Capital FM. 26 July 2022.
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