Kamulu is a neighbourhood in Nairobi located to the North East of the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD). It borders Joska (Matungulu) in Machakos County to the east, Mwalimu Farm Ruiru to the north, Njiru to the west, and Mihang'o to the south west. Kamulu belongs to the Ruai ward of Kasarani constituency of Nairobi County.
History
Kamulu was originally settled by the
White settlers of
Kenya who established plantations during the Colonial era. Kamulu was later given to the Kenyan republic government and designated as a residential suburb in
Nairobi. Kamulu has developed from being a historical marketplace for
Kamba people and European settlers to a developed town in
Kenya.
Ethnicity
Most of the population is
Bantu peoples (the majority being
Kikuyu people &
Kamba people), who migrated after 1961 when the
British Empire left
Kenya,
Luhya people, Abagusii, and
Luo people also make up a part of the population.
Religion
Kamulu has many churches and mosques which the local people attend. Some of the major churches include: Kenya Assemblies of God
(KAG) with branches in Ng'undu, Vinna stage and Stage 26, St. Vincent de Paul
Catholic Church in Ng'undu with its outstation at Athi Market, ACK(Anglican Church of Kenya), Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA), PEFA, SDA (Seventh Day Adventist) Kamulu main in Sir Henry area, FGCK (Full Gospel Churches of Kenya), Halleluyah Gospel church, Full Grace church, Christian Outreach Ministries and many more with some major upcoming constructions. Masjid Aisha and Masjid Quba are just two of the many mosques in the area.
Rivers
The
Mbagathi River (at Kamulu town bridge) and
Nairobi River both pass through Kamulu. A popular river known as the
Athi River passes on the lower side of the town.
Neighborhoods in Kamulu
Divisions in Kamulu include Acacia, Makongeni, Gituamba, Stage 26, Makongo, Kanisani, Sir Henry, Acre Tano, Kingori's, Ngundu, Vina, Athi, Kamulu 1 and Kamulu 2. The boundary between
Nairobi County and
Machakos County lies at one end of the Kamulu area at the Athi River Bridge, making Kamulu the Eastern-most entry to
Nairobi according to the District & Boundaries Act of 1992.
Notable landmarks
The
Nairobi River and
Real estate
Kamulu is rapidly developing with many people building commercial and residential properties all over the divisions in Kamulu. The two most populous divisions in Kamulu are: Kamulu town and Sir Henry Estate. The Kamulu
Neighbourhood remains one of the most sought-after areas for real estate development in the Kasarani Constituency. In 2016, Kamulu was ranked among the fastest growing real-estate areas along Kangundo Road.
Services
Banking
Kamulu is primarily served by
Cooperative Bank in Kamulu town which has an indoor ATM.
Education
Kamulu has three public education institutions, Drumvale Primary School in Sir Henry, Kipawa Primary School near Kipawa Market, Athi Primary School in Athi Market and Ngundu Primary School in Ngundu. There are three public secondary institutions, Drumvale Secondary School in Drumvale, St.Georges Secondary School in Athi Market and Nile Road Secondary School in Ngundu. Kamulu also has a public vocational school; Kasarani Technical and Vocational College. The area also has various private learning institutions and colleges.
Health
Kamulu has a government funded hospital in the Ng'undu Area with a capacity of 20 beds, and one maternity facility.
It is located nearby Depaul Church.
It also has private dispensaries and chemists.
Police presence
Kamulu police posts are located in Ngundu and Drumvale. Kamulu is serviced by the Kamulu Police Station located in the Riverside area.
Social amenities
Kamulu has many social amenities, from clubs to swimming pools. It has hair parlours, cyber cafes, butcheries, guesthouses, resorts, many shopping centres, small scale shops, wholesale shops and supermarkets.
Sports
Various soccer grounds with already well established teams are present in the area. Kamulu FC is one of the popular teams in the area and plays in the East Nairobi County League.
Transportation
Kamulu is found along the proposed dual carriageway of
Kangundo Road roughly east of Nairobi. As such, the settlement can be accessed via Jogoo and Juja Road exiting on Outer-Ring Road,
Thika Road and the Nairobi Eastern Bypass Highway.
As you move toward interior Kamulu, dirt roads are common, but are slated for upgrading to Asphalt concrete.
In Kamulu town,the largest densely populated area in the neighborhood, roads sometimes become slightly impassable during the rainy season.
Matatu (Mat, Mathree) saccos to Kamulu, route 39, include: Embassava, Atomic Shuttle, City Star Shuttle, Kubamba Ltd, Super Metro Ltd, Metro Trans Ltd, Ngumo Line, Eastern Bypass sacco, Enabled, Bus Line, Forward Travellers and other popular saccos. Most of the Sacco's dominate the area.
Water utilities
Kamulu is connected to the Nairobi City Water And Sewerage Company. There are many
Water towers and water distribution services in the area.
Entertainment
Kamulu is home to a good number of entertainment and recreational facilities. Notably, Freetown at Stage 26, Isabella, Levante Lounge, Stylus Lounge, The Harp, El Classico, Kamulu Childrens' park, Vatican, Bolingo etc etc