Kamakis

Kamakis
Urban
Kamakis Location in Kenya
Coordinates: 1°10′11″S36°58′13″E / 1.169823°S 36.970401°E / -1.169823; 36.970401
Country	Kenya
County	Kiambu County
District	Ruiru
Division	Githurai
Ward	Gatong'ora
Locality	Nairobi Eastern Bypass
Elevation	1,520 m (4,990 ft)
Population  (2019)
• Total	41,060
Time zone	UTC+3 (EAT)
Area code	145 (B)
Climate	Cwb

Kamakis (or Kamaki's) is an area located along the Nairobi Eastern Bypass Highway. Often referred to as "Nairobi's Nyama Choma Belt", ^[1] the area is administratively in Ruiru, Kiambu County which by extension falls within the greater Nairobi Metropolitan Region.

Commerce

Kamakis started off as a Nyama choma (grilled meat) shopping center, often getting recognized among popular Nyama Choma joints in Kenya. ^[2]

With time, thanks to its strategic location, it metamorphosed into a commercial center featuring top-tier banks, fast-food joints like KFC and modern-day infrastructure. ^[3]

Danjose Academy, one of the leading academic primary institutions, is located in Ruiru, Kamakis

As of 2023, banks like DTB ^[4] and hospitals like the Aga Khan University Hospital ^[5] had since set up shop in the area.

References

1. "The changing face of Kamakis, Nairobi's 'nyama choma' belt". Nation. 4 March 2023.
2. "List of Popular Nyama Choma Joints in Kenya and Their Owners". Tuko. 8 September 2022.
3. "The changing face of Kamakis, Nairobi's 'nyama choma' belt". Nation. 4 March 2023.
4. "DTB Kenya Opens Three New Branches". Capital FM. 12 July 2022.
5. "Aga Khan University Hospital Opens New Clinic in Kamakis". Capital FM. 26 July 2022.