Githurai
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Githurai is a slumburbia (Mixture of Slums and Suburbs) in Nairobi,Kenya. It is in the Eastern part of Nairobi
, about 12 km from the city centre. Its population likely exceeds 300,000 persons.About half of Githurai is in Kasarani Constituency
of Nairobi county while the other half is in Juja Constituency
of Kiambu county. There are various wards in Githurai which include Githurai 45(Juja), Githurai 44 in Kasarani Constituency
and Githurai Kimbo(Juja). Githurai 45 covers a very vast area, almost like a small town. The round-about on Thika Road
is just the central point of the place called Githurai 45. Calvary International Fellowship, Patmos Fellowship Church, Church of Restoration and the Roman Catholic Church are present in Githurai. Githurai has Blessed Hands High School and St Lucie Kiriri Girls High School, Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology Lilly Academy and St. Kizito Vocational Training Institute. Many persons in Githurai are Kikuyu. Githurai is served by the Thika Road
Super Highway and a branch of the Kenya-Uganda Railway from Nairobi
to Thika
via Ruiru
. There exists an Kenya Army Amoury belonging to the Kahawa
Garrison/Barracks in Githurai Kimbo. A Githurai Shopping Centre exists. Githurai Community Clinic is near, but not in Githurai.
Other residential areas in the Nairobi include Kahawa
, Kasarani
, Dandora
, Ongata Rongai
and Ruai.
Githurai became famous after a song by the same name by musicians Mr. Googz
and Vinnie Banton went on air and instantly became a hit.
Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is...
, about 12 km from the city centre. Its population likely exceeds 300,000 persons.About half of Githurai is in Kasarani Constituency
Kasarani Constituency
Kasarani Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of eight constituencies of Nairobi Province. It consists of northern and northeastern areas of Nairobi. Kasarani constituency has common boundaries with Kasarani Division of Nairobi. The entire constituency is located within...
of Nairobi county while the other half is in Juja Constituency
Juja Constituency
Juja is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of four constituencies in Thika District. The constituency was established for the 1969 elections.The towns of Thika, Ruiru, Juja and Kilima Mbogo are located in this constituency....
of Kiambu county. There are various wards in Githurai which include Githurai 45(Juja), Githurai 44 in Kasarani Constituency
Kasarani Constituency
Kasarani Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of eight constituencies of Nairobi Province. It consists of northern and northeastern areas of Nairobi. Kasarani constituency has common boundaries with Kasarani Division of Nairobi. The entire constituency is located within...
and Githurai Kimbo(Juja). Githurai 45 covers a very vast area, almost like a small town. The round-about on Thika Road
Thika Road
Thika Road is a major road in Kenya linking the City of Nairobi and Thika town. The road is currently under major construction to expand it to a superhighway consisting of an eight-lane highway. The total cost of the expansion was estimated at Ksh 27 billion, but could be higher due to increasing...
is just the central point of the place called Githurai 45. Calvary International Fellowship, Patmos Fellowship Church, Church of Restoration and the Roman Catholic Church are present in Githurai. Githurai has Blessed Hands High School and St Lucie Kiriri Girls High School, Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology Lilly Academy and St. Kizito Vocational Training Institute. Many persons in Githurai are Kikuyu. Githurai is served by the Thika Road
Thika Road
Thika Road is a major road in Kenya linking the City of Nairobi and Thika town. The road is currently under major construction to expand it to a superhighway consisting of an eight-lane highway. The total cost of the expansion was estimated at Ksh 27 billion, but could be higher due to increasing...
Super Highway and a branch of the Kenya-Uganda Railway from Nairobi
Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is...
to Thika
Thika
Thika is an industrial town in Central Province, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 40 km north east of Nairobi, near the confluence of Thika River & Chania River. Thika has a population of 200,000and is growing rapidly, as is the entire greater Nairobi area...
via Ruiru
Ruiru
Ruiru is a town in the Thika District of Kenya’s Central Province. Located within three kilometers of Nairobi's city boundary, Ruiru is a dormitory town for the nation's capital, and is connected by both rail and road...
. There exists an Kenya Army Amoury belonging to the Kahawa
Kahawa
Kahawa is a suburb and civic ward of Nairobi, Kenya. The ward is part of Kasarani Constituency. Kahawa is located in the northeastern outskirts of Nairobi, along Thika Road ....
Garrison/Barracks in Githurai Kimbo. A Githurai Shopping Centre exists. Githurai Community Clinic is near, but not in Githurai.
Other residential areas in the Nairobi include Kahawa
Kahawa
Kahawa is a suburb and civic ward of Nairobi, Kenya. The ward is part of Kasarani Constituency. Kahawa is located in the northeastern outskirts of Nairobi, along Thika Road ....
, Kasarani
Kasarani
Kasarani is a residential area in Nairobi Kenya. It is in the Eastern part of Nairobi, about 10 km from the city centre along Thika Road. It is thought that the name Kasarani originated from a river that flows through the area which has the Kikuyu name Gathara-ini River...
, Dandora
Dandora
Dandora is an eastern suburb in Nairobi, Kenya. It is part of the Embakasi division. Dandora is divided into five phases. Dandora was established in 1977, with partial financing by the World Bank in order to offer higher standard of housing . However, the estate has turned into high-density slum...
, Ongata Rongai
Ongata Rongai
Ongata Rongai, also locally known as Rongai or simply Rongaa, is a settlement in Kenya's Rift Valley Province located between the Kaputiei plains and the Western slopes of the Ngong hills all within Kajiado District...
and Ruai.
Githurai became famous after a song by the same name by musicians Mr. Googz
Mr. Googz
- Biography :He grew up in Zimmerman suburb of Nairobi. He attended Ainsworth Primary School in Eastleigh, Nairobi and later Highway Secondary School. He teamed up with Vinnie Bantonn forming a duo. They joined the Ogopa DJ's record label. In 2002 they released the "Wasee " song, which became a...
and Vinnie Banton went on air and instantly became a hit.