Nairobi Matatu Route 58 connects Nairobi CBD with Buruburu, travelling through the Jogoo Road corridor, Makadara and Rabai Road before reaching Buruburu. The route provides an important public transport connection for commuters travelling between central Nairobi and the Buruburu residential area in Eastlands.
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Route 58 is particularly useful for passengers travelling towards Makadara, Rabai Road and Buruburu. Because Jogoo Road carries numerous matatu routes serving different Eastlands destinations, passengers should look for the Route 58 number and Buruburu destination before boarding.
Route 58 Quick Information
Route Number: 58
Route: Nairobi – Buruburu
Origin: Nairobi CBD
Main Destination: Buruburu
Main Corridor: Jogoo Road
Key Areas: Makadara, Rabai Road, Buruburu
Transport Region: Eastlands
Return Direction: Buruburu – Nairobi
Where to Board Route 58 in Nairobi
Route 58 matatus heading towards Buruburu operate from central Nairobi alongside other public transport services serving Jogoo Road and Eastlands.
Passengers should look for vehicles displaying:
58 – BURUBURU
Since many Eastlands-bound matatus use Jogoo Road for part of their journeys, passengers should confirm that the vehicle serves Buruburu rather than another destination farther east.
CBD stages and loading arrangements can change, so commuters should confirm the current Route 58 boarding point before travelling.
Route 58 from Nairobi to Buruburu
Route 58 travels east from central Nairobi using Jogoo Road before continuing through Makadara and Rabai Road towards Buruburu.
The simplified route is:
Nairobi → Jogoo Road → Makadara → Rabai Road → Buruburu
Passengers can use Route 58 for the full Nairobi–Buruburu journey or for shorter journeys along the corridor.
Local stopping patterns may vary, so passengers should tell the conductor their specific stage or landmark.
Major Route 58 Stops and Areas Served
Jogoo Road
Jogoo Road is the principal transport corridor used by Route 58 when travelling from Nairobi towards Buruburu.
The road is one of the busiest public transport corridors serving Eastlands and carries numerous matatus and buses.
Several routes share Jogoo Road before branching towards different estates.
Passengers should therefore check both the Route 58 number and Buruburu destination when boarding.
Makadara
Makadara is one of the major areas served along Route 58.
Located within inner Eastlands, Makadara has strong transport connections with Nairobi CBD and surrounding residential areas.
Passengers travelling from Nairobi to Makadara can use Route 58 for this section of the journey.
Those travelling farther towards Rabai Road and Buruburu remain on the appropriate service.
Rabai Road
Rabai Road is an important part of the Route 58 corridor towards Buruburu.
The road provides access to the wider Buruburu residential area and connections with neighbouring Eastlands estates.
Passengers travelling to destinations around Rabai Road should tell the conductor their preferred stage or nearest landmark.
Those continuing into Buruburu remain on the vehicle.
Buruburu
Buruburu is the main destination associated with Route 58.
Buruburu is one of Nairobi’s best-known residential estates and is divided into several phases and neighbourhood sections.
Because of this, passengers should tell the conductor their specific Buruburu phase, stage or landmark.
Route 58 provides a direct public transport connection between Nairobi CBD and the wider Buruburu area.
Route 58 Nairobi to Makadara
Passengers travelling from Nairobi to Makadara can use Route 58 along Jogoo Road.
The simplified journey is:
Nairobi → Jogoo Road → Makadara
Makadara is served by several Eastlands matatu routes, giving passengers multiple options depending on their exact destination.
Route 58 becomes particularly useful for passengers continuing towards Rabai Road and Buruburu.
Route 58 Nairobi to Rabai Road
Passengers travelling towards Rabai Road continue beyond the inner Makadara section.
The simplified journey is:
Nairobi → Jogoo Road → Makadara → Rabai Road
Passengers should tell the conductor the specific stage or landmark they need along Rabai Road.
Those travelling into Buruburu continue on the appropriate Route 58 service.
Route 58 Nairobi to Buruburu
Passengers travelling the full Route 58 journey continue towards Buruburu.
The simplified route is:
Nairobi → Jogoo Road → Makadara → Rabai Road → Buruburu
Passengers boarding in Nairobi should look specifically for a vehicle displaying 58 – BURUBURU.
Since Buruburu contains several phases, passengers should also confirm the section of the estate they need.
Route 58 Makadara to Buruburu
Route 58 can also serve passengers making shorter journeys within Eastlands.
The simplified section is:
Makadara → Rabai Road → Buruburu
This allows passengers travelling locally between Makadara and Buruburu to make the journey without first travelling into Nairobi CBD.
Passengers should confirm their fare with the conductor when boarding.
Route 58 Rabai Road to Buruburu
Passengers can also use Route 58 for shorter trips between Rabai Road and Buruburu.
The appropriate stopping point depends on the passenger’s specific Buruburu destination.
Passengers unfamiliar with the area should tell the conductor their phase, landmark or final destination.
Route 58 and the Jogoo Road Corridor
Jogoo Road is one of Nairobi’s most important public transport gateways between the CBD and Eastlands.
Route 58 uses this corridor before branching through Makadara and Rabai Road towards Buruburu.
Other matatus using Jogoo Road continue towards destinations such as Umoja, Kayole, Pipeline, Embakasi, Dandora and Ruai.
Passengers should therefore avoid assuming that every Jogoo Road matatu serves Buruburu.
Route 58 and the Buruburu Commuter Corridor
Buruburu has a large residential population and generates substantial daily commuter traffic.
Morning passenger flows generally increase towards Nairobi CBD and other employment centres.
During the evening rush hour, passenger demand increases in the opposite direction as commuters return towards Buruburu.
Route 58 forms part of the public transport network supporting these daily journeys.
Route 58 and Rabai Road
Rabai Road is particularly important for passengers travelling to different sections of Buruburu and neighbouring Eastlands areas.
Passengers whose destination is along Rabai Road may not need to complete the entire Route 58 journey.
Those making onward connections should tell the conductor their final destination so they can alight at a convenient interchange point.
Route 58 vs Route 36
Route 58 and Route 36 both serve parts of the Buruburu corridor but have different principal destinations.
Route 58
Route 58 is primarily associated with Buruburu via Makadara and Rabai Road.
Route 36
Route 36 continues through Buruburu and Kariobangi South towards Dandora.
Passengers travelling specifically to Buruburu may therefore find Route 58 more directly aligned with their destination.
Route 58 vs Route 10
Route 58 and Route 10 share parts of the Jogoo Road and Makadara corridor.
Route 10
Route 10 primarily serves Makadara and Maringo.
Route 58
Route 58 continues through Rabai Road towards Buruburu.
Passengers travelling beyond Makadara should therefore choose according to their final destination.
Route 58 vs Route 23
Route 23 and Route 58 both use parts of the wider Jogoo Road/Makadara transport network.
Route 23 continues towards Jericho, Harambee and Kariobangi South, while Route 58 continues towards Rabai Road and Buruburu.
Passengers should check the destination displayed on the vehicle before boarding.
Route 58 vs Umoja-Bound Matatus
Several Jogoo Road services continue towards Umoja and other areas farther east.
Route 58 instead serves the Makadara–Rabai Road–Buruburu corridor.
Passengers travelling to Umoja should use an appropriate Umoja-bound service, while those travelling to Buruburu should look for Route 58.
Connecting from Route 58 to Other Eastlands Routes
Passengers can connect with other matatu services around Jogoo Road, Makadara, Rabai Road and the wider Buruburu area.
These connections can provide onward travel towards neighbouring Eastlands estates.
Passengers making a connecting journey should tell the conductor their final destination and ask for the most convenient stage to change vehicles.
Route 58 Return Journey: Buruburu to Nairobi
Route 58 also carries passengers travelling from Buruburu towards Nairobi CBD.
The simplified return journey follows:
Buruburu → Rabai Road → Makadara → Jogoo Road → Nairobi
Morning services towards Nairobi can become particularly busy as residents travel to workplaces, schools and businesses.
Evening services towards Buruburu can experience similarly high passenger demand.
Route 58 Matatu Fare
Route 58 fares depend on the distance travelled.
A passenger travelling from Nairobi to Makadara may pay a different fare from someone travelling to Rabai Road or Buruburu.
Shorter journeys along the corridor may also attract different fares.
Traffic congestion, passenger demand, weather and time of day can influence the amount charged.
Important: Nairobi matatu fares are not always fixed and can change at any time. Any Route 58 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 58 Travel Time
There is no fixed travel time between Nairobi and Buruburu.
Journey times depend heavily on traffic conditions within central Nairobi, along Jogoo Road, Makadara and Rabai Road.
Morning and evening rush-hour congestion can significantly increase travel times.
Heavy rain, road works and traffic incidents may cause additional delays.
Passengers travelling for work, school or appointments should allow extra time during busy periods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Route 58
Where does Route 58 go?
Route 58 connects Nairobi with Buruburu via Jogoo Road, Makadara and Rabai Road.
Does Route 58 go to Buruburu?
Yes. Buruburu is the main destination associated with Route 58.
Does Route 58 use Jogoo Road?
Yes. Jogoo Road is the principal corridor used by Route 58 from Nairobi towards Eastlands.
Does Route 58 go through Makadara?
Yes. Route 58 serves Makadara before continuing towards Rabai Road and Buruburu.
Does Route 58 use Rabai Road?
Yes. Rabai Road is an important part of the Route 58 corridor towards Buruburu.
Which matatu goes from Nairobi to Buruburu?
Route 58 is one of the main matatu route numbers serving Nairobi to Buruburu via Jogoo Road, Makadara and Rabai Road.
Can I use Route 58 from Makadara to Buruburu?
Yes. Route 58 serves the Makadara–Rabai Road–Buruburu corridor.
What is the difference between Route 58 and Route 36?
Route 58 primarily serves Buruburu, while Route 36 continues through Buruburu and Kariobangi South towards Dandora.
Is Route 58 an Eastlands matatu route?
Yes. Route 58 operates within Nairobi’s wider Eastlands public transport network.
How much is Route 58 from Nairobi to Buruburu?
Fares vary according to traffic conditions, passenger demand, weather and time of day. Passengers should confirm the current fare with the conductor before boarding.
Route 58 at a Glance
Route Number: 58
Route: Nairobi ↔ Buruburu
Main Destination: Buruburu
Main Corridor: Jogoo Road
Key Areas: Makadara, Rabai Road, Buruburu
Related Routes: Route 36, Route 10 and Route 23
Return Direction: Buruburu → Rabai Road → Makadara → Jogoo Road → Nairobi
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 public transport information.
