Makadara

Makadara is a residential neighbourhood in the city of Nairobi. It is approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) southeast of the central business district of Nairobi.

Makadara
Makadara Location of Makadara in Kenya
Coordinates: 1°17′42″S 36°52′19″E
Country	Kenya
County	Nairobi City
Sub-county	Makadara

Location

Makadara is located approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) southeast of Nairobi's central business district. It is straddled by Jogoo Road to the north. It borders other neighbourhoods such as Buruburu, Bahati and Industrial Area; it contains Hamza and Maringo estates.

Overview

Makadara is generally a high-density housing and low-income to middle-income neighbourhood with a mixture of mid-rises and old bungalows. Residents of Makadara struggle with limited infrastructure, with unpaved roads in some areas and insufficient water.^[1][2]

Makadara Constituency and Makadara Sub-county both borrow their names from the estate. Both are electoral and administrative divisions of Nairobi.^[3]

References

1. "A modern estate within Makadara". The Standard. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
2. Samora, Mwaura. "Eastlands is 'ushago' for three Nairobian generations". Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
3. "About Us – NGCDF Makadara Constituency". Retrieved 22 November 2022.