Post Photos, Developments and Constructions in Muthaiga, Githurai, Kasarani, Zimmerman, Ruaraka, KU & Peripheral District^^.

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Amazing Safari Cats
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Windsor Hotel, Golf & Country Club
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The Club - About
"...... Politicians escaping their fresh-built corridors of small connivance and enormous words lounged in the alcoves of Muthaiga....Lion, elephant, buffalo, kudu - some dead a day, some dead for years - were revived again and shot again in copses of Wedgwood saucers, behind hillocks of table linen, or in jungles of swizzle sticks."
Beryl Markam, West with the Night, 1942

Located in fourteen acres of tropical gardens, just ten minutes' drive from the city centre, the Muthaiga Country Club prides itself on offering Kenya's most comfortable and convenient club facilities. The main buildings, with their wooden floors and broad bluestone pillars, recall an age when upcountry Members would travel hundreds of miles to enjoy a hot bath and the Club staff's famous welcome.

Today, with a younger and more cosmopolitan Membership, Muthaiga still retains an enduring aura of 'Olde Kenya'. The emphasis at the Muthaiga Club is always on personal comfort. In the large airy sitting rooms and reading rooms, you can relax with the latest international journals in the care of our attentive staff. You can walk in the lush gardens, among exotic palms and bright flowers, enjoy a game of bowls or croquet on the lawns, or swim in the large open-air pool. The pool area is ideal for younger children, with its own dining facilities and, naturally, a fully stocked bar. ^^


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Githurai 44
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The country’s premier training centre for hospitality the Kenya Utalii College.

Development

Background to the Development.

http://www.willmarydevelopment.com/images/house.jpg This development is aimed at filing the demand for property on the Northern side of Nairobi. Currently all new development is focusing on the Westlands, Langata, Riverside and Athi River areas of Nairobi. Therefore this is a unique development in this location. The development is the epicentre of the surrounding estates of Garden Estate, Ngumba and Zimmerman each with their own unique character. Its location is ideally situated to benefit from what these estates have to offer in terms of their access amenities and Public service institutions. Its close proximity to the Industrial estates and surrounding industries also make its location ideal.
Future Infrastructure.

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With the Government proposals to upgrade Nairobi’s infrastructure and work already underway to widen and build new roads namely the Eastern by pass and the Northern by pass together with the expansion of the Thika road into a mega Highway the development will find itself uniquely situated. It will be the best connected location in Nairobi!
Being a mere 30 mins away from Thika will make this a very easy commute. Enhancement of the Garden Estate road is already underway making it more accessible to the Kiambu Road. Plans are already at an advanced stage for the development of a Business park in the local area as well as for a large shopping mall both of which will service the local area and for those who wish to invest in these houses for rental purposes provide additional tenants.

Its location and the local Area.

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The development is situated along the Thika Road, less than 10 kms from the City centre. Access is easy to the estate from the Thika road via the existing Breweries, Ngumba access road. The Ruaraka Post office is less than 200 m away beside the Ruaraka telephone exchange. Kenya Data Networks newly laid high speed fiber optic cable passes along the property front and can be easily accessed by those who wish to do so. The Estate is directly opposite the former Nakumatt Thika Road ( A new Uchumi branch has now opened here in its stead )which will serve the requirements of the residents should they wish. In addition to this are many small retail outlets catering for various needs from Hardware to Mobile phones.
The estate has several schools in close proximity to it, both Government and Private schools. The estate also is well situated in relation to several institutions of higher learning, USIU and Kenyatta University are within easy reach. Some of the cities famous hotels are in easy reach with the development being central to both the Safari Park Hotel and the Utallii Hotel.
For those who wish to experience the traditional Kenyan lifestyle there are many quality restaurants in the neighborhood offering traditional Kenyan fare. The property is also within easy access to various places of worship having several denominations of Christian churches and the GSU Mosque within 2 minutes drive.

The Development.

http://www.willmarydevelopment.com/images/development.jpg The development as envisaged by ourselves is planned in several phases. The first phase is planned for 65 Townhouses on approx. 6 acres, each with a plinth area of 202 square meters. The property is to be fully serviced with Water, Electricity, Street lighting, Sewer and hard court roads. It is planned that after the completion of the Housing units that shopping center be constructed to cater for the needs of the residents and the surrounding community. In addition to the Shopping center it is proposed that a modern health clinic be built adjacent to the center. Already the site has a Petrol station on it and it is anticipated that this will also service the needs of the residents.



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^^every part of Nairobi is now developing:cheers:

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Section of Willmary estate.

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New industrial developments are popping up in Juja. Its been years since this happened here.

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Much Thanks KSM Ndogo, lakini I would like to point out
that ILRI is in Kabete (Uthiru) and not Thika Road.

Would fit more in Westlands string.

Much Thanks KSM Ndogo, lakini I would like to point out
that ILRI is in Kabete (Uthiru) and not Thika Road.

Would fit more in Westlands string.

Thanx Papaf^^. This was supposed to be Dududvilles ICIPE.

Isolated good looking houses coming up in an area next to Kasarani Chief/DC camp along Kasarani Mwiki Road

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Roysambu or Jogoo Estate

New residential flats have cropped up. The challenge there of course is that the existing infrastructure (water, sewer and roads) is not coping with developments. The houses, however tall they are, are 'designed' by foremen for 'maximum' number of houses per unit. Like the one below, the structure is unsound. The columns are not straight and adequate and let no man lie to you that the flat can withstand lateral forces like a particular wind gale or storm and earthquake of particular scale. The house does not have a lift despite the fact that it is more than 5 stories. To make matter worse, the owner has installed several tanks high above the ground in the top most floor level. This and many more are the one housing people in middle income bracket in most Nairobi estates

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Kasarani:

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Roysambu or Jogoo Estate

New residential flats have cropped up. The challenge there of course is that the existing infrastructure (water, sewer and roads) is not coping with developments. The houses, however tall they are, are 'designed' by foremen for 'maximum' number of houses per unit. Like the one below, the structure is unsound. The columns are not straight and adequate and let no man lie to you that the flat can withstand lateral forces like a particular wind gale or storm and earthquake of particular scale. The house does not have a lift despite the fact that it is more than 5 stories. To make matter worse, the owner has installed several tanks high above the ground in the top most floor level. This and many more are the one housing people in middle income bracket in most Nairobi estates

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i might sound heartless but the goverment should bring down all this structure.zimejengwa kienyeji and its a matter of time we here a bad tradgedy.so far thank god most buildings in nrb that have collapsed did so during construction hence fatalities were lower .can imagyn how bad this would be if it were to happen when houses are fully occupied.

This just shows how corruption has messed our country and lack of enforcement of rule of law.poor planning at its best!angalia hizo streets ...ata ukitaka kujenga lami utajenga wapi?loook at that space ata wire za stima zinapita next to houses

The need to update building codes is urgent, the middle-class should be the ones who say they want decent housing and the contractors will build

The need to update building codes is urgent, the middle-class should be the ones who say they want decent housing and the contractors will build

Until we start to value rule of law then forget about building codes.The codes are in the books but enforcement is lacking and/or undermined greatly by bribery.We urgently need to change our culture of bribes and willingness to live with mediocrity.

^^ Indeed

jacaranda gardens near Kahawa West

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Zimmerman from Super Highway with Jacaranda Gardens at the background

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^^ That is how our estates and flats should look like. Well organized and clean. Zimmerman has no planning, I lived there for almost 3 years(don't know how I survived).
I hope the residents of Jacaranda don't have to deal with the stench from a close by tannery that spewed junk and refuse all over.

Jacaranda gardens is really beautiful. The area around it needs new infrastructure. Power lines look like it'll fall anyway, dusty road, people walking on dirt paths instead of sidewalks, and a tiny single carriageway.

Question: the estate looks huge, is there more than one entrance usually in estates?

Dakta when did you take these photos?

Dakta when did you take these photos?

They are very recent. I just took them on Last Sunday (i.e.18.11.2012)

Jacaranda gardens is really beautiful. The area around it needs new infrastructure. Power lines look like it'll fall anyway, dusty road, people walking on dirt paths instead of sidewalks, and a tiny single carriageway.

Question: the estate looks huge, is there more than one entrance usually in estates?

Well, for an estate like Zimmerman and many others for middle income earners, there are a gazillion ways including 'panya' routes to get into and out of the estate.Usually there is no fence around. You can enter and leave the place in any direction provided there are no structures, rivers (or even thugs) preventing you:)

[QUOTE=DAKTA;97466500]jacaranda gardens near Kahawa West

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In my opinion, hanging clothes to dry on the front balcony creates an untidy look. Look at the clothes hanging on balcony on the second right block, then imagine the picture once all the apartments are occupied?

I wish architects could provide for designated laundry drying areas and leave the balconies for sundowners and great views!

In my opinion, hanging clothes to dry on the front balcony creates an untidy look. Look at the clothes hanging on balcony on the second right block, then imagine the picture once all the apartments are occupied?

I wish architects could provide for designated laundry drying areas and leave the balconies for sundowners and great views!

That's what they do in Asia.:lol: I do it too, not will all my clothes though, but I live in the states.

Well, for an estate like Zimmerman and many others for middle income earners, there are a gazillion ways including 'panya' routes to get into and out of the estate.Usually there is no fence around. You can enter and leave the place in any direction provided there are no structures, rivers (or even thugs) preventing you:)

Oh never knew that. I always thought they were all gated around completely.

^^ That is how our estates and flats should look like. Well organized and clean. Zimmerman has no planning, I lived there for almost 3 years(don't know how I survived).
I hope the residents of Jacaranda don't have to deal with the stench from a close by tannery that spewed junk and refuse all over.

I hear u man! i grew up in Zimma during the 90's and the place was not that great. Zero planning and organization not to mention bad infrastructure. Every time it rains the mud was so thick you could hardly walk and not to mention the sewage!! :ohno:

They are very recent. I just took them on Last Sunday (i.e.18.11.2012)

Ooh coz I was there on Saturday. Thot maybe we had passed each other.

Ooh coz I was there on Saturday. Thot maybe we had passed each other.

Did you see another jamaa with a camera. That was probably him.

Did you see another jamaa with a camera. That was probably him.

hehe... I doubt. It was my 1st time those sides so i dint even know wat i'd see

Near Kiganjo road, just a few metres from A2 and opposite GSU, you will find this development. All is because of A2 expansion?? These are very cool gated houses. The name of the development is: SAHARA RIDGE estate
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Also Noticeable is repair works to the road to Kiganjo from A2 by ISSACO Construction company-see contract board.

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Did you see another jamaa with a camera. That was probably him.

:lol::lol::lol:

Everyone with a camera isn't me. you must be a comedian!

That ugly mabati structure should be brought down, nice pics Btw.

That ugly mabati structure should be brought down, nice pics Btw.

That's where construction workers congregate for lunchtime prayers if you know what i mean :lol:

That's where construction workers congregate for lunchtime prayers if you know what i mean :lol:

:lol::lol:

A Naivas Supermarket is coming up at Githurai 45 just behind the Kassmatt supermarket. Currently on the first floor construction is going on quite fast, apparently the building that houses KassMatt and Cooperative Bank Githurai Branch is set to come down to allow for construction of Githurai-Mwiki Road and a bus terminus.

Will post the photos soon.