Former President Mwai Kibaki once called the place home. This was once a high end suburb for a few Africans and many Asians.
Located on the section that falls between Mombasa Rd and Langata Rd, Nairobi West is now a lower middle income area that is secure and mostly preferred by residents due to its proximity to the CBD.
Students from colleges in CBD, Wilson and others in the vicinity like its convenience.
It is a very vibrant entertainment area spotting lots of outdoor, open air seating. In the 1990’s it was the leading night time entertainment area.