Nairobi Matatu Routes 70 and 71 serve the Industrial Area and Lunga Lunga Road corridor, providing an important public transport connection between Nairobi CBD and one of the city’s largest industrial and employment zones.
These routes are particularly useful for workers, traders and other commuters travelling towards Industrial Area, Lunga Lunga Road and surrounding commercial and industrial areas.
Because operating patterns and stopping points can vary, passengers should confirm their exact destination with the conductor before boarding.
Route 70/71 Quick Information
Route Numbers: 70 / 71
Route: Nairobi CBD – Industrial Area / Lunga Lunga
Origin: Nairobi CBD
Main Destination: Industrial Area / Lunga Lunga Road
Key Areas Served: Industrial Area, Enterprise Road area, Lunga Lunga Road
Main Corridor: Industrial Area / Lunga Lunga Road
Return Direction: Industrial Area / Lunga Lunga – Nairobi CBD
Where to Board Route 70/71 in Nairobi CBD
Routes 70 and 71 operate between Nairobi CBD and the Industrial Area corridor.
Passengers travelling towards Industrial Area should look for vehicles displaying Route 70 or Route 71 and confirm whether the service reaches their specific destination around Lunga Lunga Road or the surrounding industrial zone.
Industrial Area covers a large part of Nairobi and contains numerous roads, factories, warehouses and businesses. For this reason, simply asking for “Industrial Area” may not always be enough.
Tell the conductor the specific road, company, junction or landmark where you intend to alight.
CBD stages and operating arrangements can change, so passengers should confirm the current boarding point before travelling.
Route 70/71 from Nairobi CBD to Industrial Area
Routes 70 and 71 provide connections from central Nairobi towards the Industrial Area side of the city.
A simplified journey can be understood as:
Nairobi CBD → Industrial Area → Enterprise Road area → Lunga Lunga Road
The exact streets used can vary according to the particular service, traffic conditions and destination.
For commuters working within Industrial Area, these routes provide access to one of Nairobi’s most important employment zones.
Major Route 70/71 Areas Served
Industrial Area
Industrial Area is the principal zone served by Routes 70 and 71.
Nairobi’s Industrial Area contains factories, warehouses, workshops, offices, wholesalers, logistics businesses and numerous other employers.
Thousands of workers travel into and out of the area every weekday, creating strong demand for public transport during morning and evening rush hours.
Passengers should know their exact destination because Industrial Area covers many roads and individual stages.
Enterprise Road
Enterprise Road is one of the most important roads within Nairobi’s Industrial Area.
It connects numerous businesses and industrial premises and provides links towards other major roads on the eastern and southern sides of Nairobi.
Passengers whose destination is around Enterprise Road should tell the conductor their specific junction or landmark.
Lunga Lunga Road
Lunga Lunga Road is one of the key roads associated with Routes 70 and 71.
The road runs through a heavily industrialised section of Nairobi and provides access to numerous factories, warehouses, workshops and businesses.
For workers travelling to businesses located along Lunga Lunga Road, Routes 70 and 71 can provide an important connection from Nairobi CBD.
Route 70/71 and Nairobi’s Industrial Area
Unlike many Nairobi matatu routes that primarily serve residential estates, Routes 70 and 71 are strongly associated with an employment and industrial corridor.
This means passenger demand can be particularly high around working hours.
Morning traffic generally includes workers travelling from Nairobi CBD and connecting stages towards Industrial Area, while evening demand increases as workers travel back towards the city centre and other parts of Nairobi.
The industrial nature of the area also means buses and matatus share the roads with trucks, delivery vehicles and commercial traffic.
Route 70 vs Route 71
Passengers may encounter both Route 70 and Route 71 when travelling towards Industrial Area and Lunga Lunga Road.
Route 70
Route 70 serves the wider Industrial Area corridor and provides connections towards destinations within the industrial zone.
Route 71
Route 71 is also associated with Industrial Area and Lunga Lunga Road services.
Because the routes operate within the same broad part of Nairobi, there can be overlap between the areas they serve.
Passengers should therefore not choose solely according to the route number. Instead, confirm whether the particular Route 70 or Route 71 vehicle passes your exact road, junction or workplace.
Route 70/71 and Lunga Lunga Road
Lunga Lunga Road is particularly important to commuters using Routes 70 and 71.
The road serves a large concentration of businesses and industrial premises, making it a major destination for workers travelling into Industrial Area.
Passengers unfamiliar with the area should identify a nearby landmark or junction before travelling. This can make it easier for the conductor to advise where to alight.
Route 70/71 and Enterprise Road
Enterprise Road provides another important connection through Nairobi’s Industrial Area.
It links several parts of the industrial zone and connects with roads leading towards Mombasa Road and other major transport corridors.
Depending on the particular Route 70 or 71 service, passengers may be able to use these routes to access workplaces around the Enterprise Road side of Industrial Area.
Always confirm the specific destination before boarding.
Connections to Mombasa Road
Industrial Area lies close to the wider Mombasa Road transport corridor.
Roads within the industrial zone provide connections towards Mombasa Road, allowing commuters to transfer to services heading towards South B, South C, Imara Daima, Pipeline, Embakasi, Mlolongo and other destinations.
Passengers travelling beyond Industrial Area may therefore use the area as a connection point between different public transport services.
Route 70/71 Return Journey to Nairobi CBD
Routes 70 and 71 also provide transport from Industrial Area and Lunga Lunga Road towards Nairobi CBD.
Passengers travelling after work should expect heavier demand during the evening rush hour as workers leave factories, offices, warehouses and businesses across Industrial Area.
The return journey broadly follows:
Lunga Lunga / Industrial Area → Nairobi CBD
The exact CBD drop-off point can vary according to the operator and traffic-management arrangements.
Passengers should confirm that the vehicle is Nairobi CBD-bound before boarding.
Route 70/71 Matatu Fare
Fares on Routes 70 and 71 depend on the passenger’s boarding point, destination, traffic conditions, passenger demand and time of day.
A passenger travelling the complete journey between Nairobi CBD and Lunga Lunga Road may pay a different fare from someone travelling a shorter distance within the Industrial Area corridor.
Morning and evening peak periods can also affect fares because of increased commuter demand.
Important: Nairobi matatu fares are not always fixed and can change at any time. Any Route 70 or Route 71 fare published in this guide should therefore be treated as an estimate rather than a guaranteed price.
Passengers should confirm the current fare with the conductor before boarding.
Route 70/71 Travel Time
There is no fixed journey time between Nairobi CBD and Industrial Area.
Travel time depends heavily on traffic conditions.
Congestion within Industrial Area can be particularly heavy because matatus and buses share the road network with trucks, delivery vehicles and other commercial traffic.
Morning and evening rush hours can therefore result in significantly longer journey times.
Workers travelling for a fixed reporting time should allow additional time during peak periods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Route 70/71
Where do Routes 70 and 71 go?
Routes 70 and 71 serve Nairobi’s Industrial Area and the wider Lunga Lunga Road corridor.
Do Routes 70 and 71 go to Industrial Area?
Yes. Industrial Area is the main zone associated with Routes 70 and 71.
Does Route 70 go to Lunga Lunga Road?
Route 70 serves the wider Industrial Area corridor. Passengers travelling specifically to Lunga Lunga Road should confirm the exact operating route with the conductor.
Does Route 71 go to Lunga Lunga Road?
Route 71 is associated with services serving Industrial Area and the Lunga Lunga Road corridor.
Do Routes 70/71 serve Enterprise Road?
The routes serve the wider Industrial Area transport network, including connections around the Enterprise Road side. Confirm your specific destination with the conductor.
Which matatu goes to Lunga Lunga Road from Nairobi?
Routes 70 and 71 are among the route numbers associated with Nairobi’s Industrial Area and Lunga Lunga Road corridor.
Which matatu goes to Industrial Area?
Routes 70 and 71 serve parts of Nairobi’s Industrial Area. The best service depends on the specific road or workplace you are travelling to.
Are Route 70 and Route 71 the same?
No. They are separate route numbers, although they serve overlapping parts of the wider Industrial Area corridor.
How much is Route 70/71 to Industrial Area?
Fares vary according to destination, demand, traffic and time of day. Passengers should confirm the current fare before boarding.
Route 70/71 at a Glance
Route Numbers: 70 / 71
Route: Nairobi CBD ↔ Industrial Area / Lunga Lunga
Main Destination: Industrial Area
Key Road: Lunga Lunga Road
Key Area: Enterprise Road / Industrial Area
Main Users: Workers and commuters travelling to Nairobi’s industrial and commercial zone
Return Direction: Industrial Area / Lunga Lunga → Nairobi CBD
Route numbers, stages, fares, stops and operating patterns can change. Metros Kenya periodically reviews its Nairobi matatu route information to provide commuters with useful and up-to-date travel information.
