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°10′11″S 36°58′13″E / 1.169823°S 36.970401°E | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| County | Kiambu County |
| District | Ruiru |
| Division | Githurai |
| Ward | Gatong'ora |
| Locality | Nairobi Eastern Bypass |
| Elevation | 1,520 m (4,990 ft) |
| Population (2019) | |
• Total | 41,060 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Area code | 145 (B) |
| Climate | Cwb |
Commerce
editKamakis 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
edit- ^ "The changing face of Kamakis, Nairobi's 'nyama choma' belt". Nation. 4 March 2023.
- ^ "List of Popular Nyama Choma Joints in Kenya and Their Owners". Tuko. 8 September 2022.
- ^ "The changing face of Kamakis, Nairobi's 'nyama choma' belt". Nation. 4 March 2023.
- ^ "DTB Kenya Opens Three New Branches". Capital FM. 12 July 2022.
- ^ "Aga Khan University Hospital Opens New Clinic in Kamakis". Capital FM. 26 July 2022.