Africa International University (AIU) is located in Karen, Nairobi, along Karen–Dagoretti Road. The university sits within Nairobi’s wider Karen education corridor and can be reached using public transport connecting Nairobi CBD with Karen, Hardy and surrounding areas. AIU officially lists its location as Karen, Nairobi, along Karen–Dagoretti Road. (AIU Kenya)
For commuters unfamiliar with the area, the journey can broadly be understood as:
Nairobi CBD → Karen-bound public transport → Karen → Karen–Dagoretti Road → Africa International University
For connections from other parts of Nairobi, use the Metros Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database:
Where is Africa International University?
Africa International University is situated along Karen–Dagoretti Road in Karen.
Location: Karen–Dagoretti Road
Area: Karen
City: Nairobi
Main transport zone: Karen
Connecting corridors: Lang’ata Road, Ngong Road and Karen–Dagoretti Road
AIU describes its campus as being in Karen on the outskirts of Nairobi. (AIU Kenya)
Because Karen covers a large geographical area, passengers should not simply tell the conductor they are travelling to Karen. Specify:
Africa International University / AIU / Karen–Dagoretti Road
How to Get to Africa International University from Nairobi CBD
Commuters travelling from Nairobi CBD should first identify a public transport service heading towards Karen.
Metros documents Route 24 as one of the principal Nairobi–Karen services. One documented variation travels through:
Nairobi CBD → Lang’ata Road → Bomas of Kenya → Galleria → Hardy → Karen. (Metros Kenya)
See the complete Route 24 guide:
Once in the Karen area, passengers may need an onward local connection towards Karen–Dagoretti Road, depending on the precise operating route of the vehicle.
Always tell the conductor that your final destination is Africa International University before boarding.
Route 24 to Karen
Route 24 is useful for understanding the main public transport connection between central Nairobi and Karen.
The Metros database identifies:
Route 24 — Karen / Hardy
with the general Lang’ata Road alignment:
Nairobi → Lang’ata Road → Bomas → Galleria → Hardy → Karen
Karen is geographically extensive, so reaching Karen does not necessarily mean the matatu passes directly outside AIU. (Metros Kenya)
Passengers should therefore ask whether the vehicle provides a convenient connection to Karen–Dagoretti Road.
Can You Use Route 24C?
Route 24C is another service associated with Hardy and Karen.
Metros identifies it as operating broadly between Nairobi and the Hardy/Karen area through the Lang’ata Road corridor. Its precise local stopping pattern should be confirmed with the conductor. (Metros Kenya)
See:
When using Route 24C, don’t assume that every Karen-bound vehicle passes Africa International University.
Ask:
“Does this matatu connect to Africa International University on Karen–Dagoretti Road?”
Using the Ngong Road Side
Karen can also be approached through the Ngong Road corridor.
Metros documents another Route 24 service associated with:
Nairobi CBD → Ngong Road corridor → Karen-area destinations. (Metros Kenya)
This can be relevant because AIU lies along Karen–Dagoretti Road rather than directly on Lang’ata Road.
See:
The best service will depend on the vehicle’s exact Karen terminus and the passenger’s starting point.
Where to Board for Africa International University in Nairobi CBD
Look for matatus or buses displaying destinations such as:
Karen
Hardy
Route 24
Route 24C
However, the destination displayed on the vehicle is more important than relying on the route number alone.
Ask the conductor whether the service provides access to Africa International University/Karen–Dagoretti Road.
For Nairobi’s wider network of boarding stages and termini, see:
Where to Alight for Africa International University
The appropriate alighting point depends on the particular Karen service being used.
Tell the conductor:
Africa International University, Karen–Dagoretti Road
Some services may require passengers to alight at a recognised Karen stage and make a shorter local connection to the university.
This is common for Karen destinations because public transport generally follows selected main roads rather than serving every institution directly.
From Karen to Africa International University
For passengers already in Karen, the key road is Karen–Dagoretti Road.
Look for local public transport travelling in the appropriate direction and tell the conductor that your destination is Africa International University.
If using a boda boda or taxi for the final section, use the full institution name rather than simply saying “AIU” to avoid confusion.
From Dagoretti to Africa International University
Passengers approaching from Dagoretti should identify transport towards the Karen–Dagoretti Road corridor.
The broad journey is:
Dagoretti → Karen–Dagoretti Road → Africa International University
Depending on the service available, passengers may need a local connection.
Because operating patterns can change, confirm AIU with the conductor before boarding rather than relying only on the destination displayed.
From Bomas and Galleria
Bomas of Kenya and Galleria are important landmarks for commuters entering the wider Karen transport network from Lang’ata Road.
Metros identifies the general Route 24 sequence as:
Nairobi → Lang’ata Road → Bomas → Galleria → Hardy → Karen. (Metros Kenya)
From the Karen side of this corridor, passengers can connect towards their specific destination on Karen–Dagoretti Road.
Metros also has a dedicated guide to the Karen–Lang’ata Road connection:
From Ongata Rongai to Africa International University
Passengers travelling from Ongata Rongai can use Nairobi-bound transport along Magadi Road and connect towards Karen around the Galleria/Bomas area.
A practical journey may therefore look like:
Ongata Rongai → Multimedia University → Galleria/Bomas → Karen → Karen–Dagoretti Road → AIU
Depending on the service, more than one vehicle may be required.
For the Rongai corridor:
From Other Parts of Nairobi
Students travelling from Kasarani, Githurai, Umoja, Embakasi, Kayole, Westlands or other areas will usually need to connect with the Karen transport network.
For someone unfamiliar with Nairobi, the simplest journey may be:
Origin → Nairobi CBD → Karen-bound matatu → local connection to AIU
Use the Metros Nairobi Matatu Routes database to identify the first leg:
Africa International University and Other Karen Universities
AIU joins several universities within Nairobi’s wider southern and southwestern education zone.
Other institutions in this part of Nairobi include Co-operative University of Kenya, Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) and Multimedia University of Kenya.
They are not at the same stage and should not be treated as interchangeable destinations. However, their transport networks intersect through Karen, Bomas, Galleria, Lang’ata Road and Magadi Road.
This makes them useful connections within the Metros Universities and Colleges transport database.
Matatu Fare to Africa International University
There is no single fare that should be treated as permanent.
The amount paid will depend on:
- Boarding point
- Exact Karen destination
- Time of day
- Traffic
- Passenger demand
- Whether an additional local connection is required
Confirm the fare before boarding.
If your journey requires two vehicles, ask separately about the fare for the final connection towards AIU.
How Long Does It Take?
Journey time from Nairobi CBD to Africa International University varies considerably depending on traffic and the route used to reach Karen.
Congestion along Lang’ata Road, Ngong Road, Bomas and roads within Karen can increase travel time during peak periods.
Students attending examinations, registration, interviews or classes should therefore allow additional time.
Africa International University Contact Information
Africa International University currently lists:
Africa International University
Karen, Nairobi
Along Karen–Dagoreti Road
P.O. Box 24686-00502
Nairobi, Kenya
Enquiries: +254 796 352 397
Admissions: +254 725 841 885
Recruitment: +254 715 247 540
Email: info@aiu.ac.ke
Admissions: admissions@aiu.ac.ke (AIU Kenya)
Other University Transport Guides
This article forms part of the growing Metros Universities and Colleges in Nairobi commuter database.
The series includes:
University of Nairobi Main Campus
Technical University of Kenya
Kenyatta University Main Campus
JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus
Strathmore University
USIU-Africa
KCA University
Multimedia University of Kenya
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Co-operative University of Kenya
Daystar University Nairobi Campus
Daystar University Athi River Main Campus
Riara University
Africa International University
For Nairobi-wide transport connections:
Africa International University in One Line
Africa International University — Karen, Nairobi, along Karen–Dagoreti Road. (AIU Kenya)
From Nairobi CBD, use an appropriate Karen-bound service, including Route 24 or Route 24C where suitable, and confirm the connection to Africa International University/Karen–Dagoreti Road before boarding. Metros documents both routes within the wider Karen public transport network. (Metros Kenya)
