Nairobi is home to many of Kenya’s largest universities, colleges and higher-education campuses. For students, parents, staff and visitors, however, knowing the name of an institution is only part of the journey — you also need to know where the campus is, which public transport corridor serves it, where to board and where to alight.
The Metros Universities and Colleges in Nairobi guide connects major campuses with Nairobi’s matatu, bus and commuter transport network.
For Nairobi-wide route information, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
Universities and Colleges Covered in This Guide
The database will cover major institutions and campuses across Nairobi, including:
| Institution | Main Nairobi Location | Main Transport Corridor |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nairobi | Nairobi CBD | University Way |
| Technical University of Kenya | Nairobi CBD | Haile Selassie Avenue |
| Kenyatta University | Kahawa | Thika Road |
| JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus | Nairobi CBD | Kenyatta Avenue |
| Strathmore University | Madaraka | Mbagathi Road |
| USIU-Africa | Kasarani/Roysambu area | Thika Road |
| KCA University | Ruaraka | Thika Road |
| Multimedia University of Kenya | Mbagathi/Lang’ata area | Magadi Road |
| Catholic University of Eastern Africa | Lang’ata | Bogani East Road |
| Cooperative University of Kenya | Karen | Ushirika Road |
Each institution should eventually have its own detailed Metros commuter guide.
University of Nairobi Main Campus
The University of Nairobi Main Campus is located within Nairobi’s central area around University Way.
Its position close to Nairobi CBD makes it accessible from numerous matatu termini serving commuters from across the city.
The dedicated guide will cover the most useful CBD stages, nearby landmarks, gates and public transport connections.
Technical University of Kenya
The Technical University of Kenya (TUK) is located along the Haile Selassie Avenue corridor in Nairobi CBD.
Its central location makes it accessible from Railways and several other CBD public transport arrival points.
The university is also close to Huduma Centre City Square, creating another useful connection within the Metros destination database.
Kenyatta University Main Campus
Kenyatta University Main Campus is located along Thika Road, north of Nairobi CBD.
It is one of the strongest destinations for this database because thousands of students, employees and visitors travel along the Thika Road corridor.
Several existing Metros route guides can eventually be connected directly to the KU destination guide.
JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus
JKUAT Towers is located along Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi CBD.
The building is already part of the Metros commuter database through our KRA JKUAT Towers coverage, but the university campus represents a different commuter search intent.
The university guide should therefore concentrate specifically on students and visitors travelling to the JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus.
Strathmore University
Strathmore University is located in the Madaraka area of Nairobi.
Its location places it within the wider Mbagathi Road/Madaraka transport corridor, making it accessible from Nairobi CBD and several southern Nairobi neighbourhoods.
The individual guide should identify the most practical public transport options and the appropriate alighting point for the university.
USIU-Africa
United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) is situated off Thika Road in the wider Roysambu/Kasarani area.
Commuters approaching from Nairobi CBD generally use the Thika Road corridor before connecting towards the university.
This guide will be particularly useful for first-time students, parents and visitors unfamiliar with the campus location.
KCA University
KCA University is located in Ruaraka, close to the Thika Road corridor.
Its position creates opportunities to connect the university guide with existing Metros articles covering Thika Road, Ruaraka, Kasarani and neighbouring transport routes.
Multimedia University of Kenya
Multimedia University of Kenya is situated on the southern side of Nairobi along the Magadi Road corridor.
Students and visitors travelling from Nairobi CBD generally approach the institution through the Lang’ata/Magadi Road side of the city.
The dedicated guide should explain the relevant matatu services, boarding areas and the best place to alight for the university entrance.
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) is located in the Lang’ata area, around the Bogani East Road corridor.
The individual Metros guide should connect the university with Lang’ata Road, Karen and other nearby public transport corridors.
Cooperative University of Kenya
The Cooperative University of Kenya is located in the Karen area along Ushirika Road.
Its individual destination guide should focus on connections from Nairobi CBD, Ngong Road, Karen and surrounding neighbourhoods.
How to Find the Right Matatu to Your University
The appropriate matatu depends on both the institution and your starting point.
Before travelling, identify:
Your university → campus location → main road/corridor → appropriate matatu route → nearest alighting point.
The Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database provides the wider route network for planning these journeys.
Nairobi CBD University Campuses
Several institutions are concentrated within or immediately around Nairobi CBD.
These include the University of Nairobi, Technical University of Kenya and JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus.
Students arriving from outside the CBD should therefore pay particular attention to where their matatu terminates.
The Nairobi Bus Stations, Matatu Stages and Termini guide can help identify Nairobi CBD arrival points.
Thika Road University Corridor
Thika Road is another important higher-education corridor.
Institutions around this corridor include Kenyatta University, USIU-Africa and KCA University.
This creates a strong opportunity to connect university destination pages with Metros’ existing Thika Road matatu route database.
Lang’ata, Karen and Southern Nairobi University Corridor
Southern Nairobi contains another concentration of institutions, including Multimedia University, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Cooperative University and Strathmore University.
These campuses connect with corridors including Lang’ata Road, Magadi Road, Mbagathi Road and roads serving Karen.
Before Travelling to a Campus
Many universities operate multiple campuses.
Always confirm the exact campus named in your admission letter, examination instructions, appointment, event invitation or other communication before travelling.
For example, travelling to JKUAT Towers in Nairobi CBD when your appointment is at JKUAT Main Campus in Juja would take you to a completely different destination.
Metros Universities and Colleges Transport Database
This page serves as the cornerstone of the Metros Universities and Colleges transport database.
As individual campus guides are published, the institution names on this page should become internal links to those articles.
The database structure becomes:
University/college → campus → nearest landmark → transport corridor → matatu route → boarding stage → neighbourhood.
This also allows existing Metros route articles to link back to the campuses they serve, strengthening the relationship between the route database and destination database.
First supporting article: University of Nairobi Main Campus: Location and How to Get There by Matatu
Information last verified: September 2026.
