Mount Kenya University Nairobi Campus is located at MKU Towers and Union Towers along Moi Avenue in Nairobi CBD. Its central location makes it accessible to students, staff and visitors using matatus and buses from virtually every major Nairobi transport corridor. Mount Kenya University confirms that its Nairobi Campus operates from facilities along Moi Avenue. (Mount Kenya University)
If you are travelling from outside the city centre, the simplest journey is usually:
Your location → Nairobi CBD → Moi Avenue → Mount Kenya University Nairobi Campus
For the wider network of routes into the city, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers: Complete Commuter Guide.
Where is Mount Kenya University Nairobi Campus?
Mount Kenya University, Nairobi Campus is situated along Moi Avenue in Nairobi Central Business District.
Location: MKU Towers and Union Towers
Road: Moi Avenue
Area: Nairobi CBD
City: Nairobi
Campus type: Non-residential campus
MKU says its Nairobi Campus was established in 2009 and operates from its city-centre facilities, including MKU Towers and Union Towers. (Mount Kenya University)
Because Mount Kenya University has several campuses, commuters should specify MKU Nairobi Campus when asking for directions.
How to Get to MKU Nairobi Campus from Nairobi CBD
If you are already within Nairobi CBD, you generally do not need another matatu.
Head towards Moi Avenue and locate MKU Towers. Your exact walking route will depend on where your matatu or bus terminates.
The Nairobi Bus Stations & Matatu Stages and Termini Guide can help you identify the main CBD arrival and departure points.
From Kasarani to MKU Nairobi Campus
Passengers travelling from Kasarani can use Route 49 towards Nairobi CBD.
The route connects the Kasarani/Clay City area with central Nairobi through the Thika Road corridor. (Metros Kenya)
After reaching the CBD, continue on foot towards Moi Avenue and MKU Towers.
Read the Route 49 Nairobi–Kasarani Matatu Guide for the detailed Kasarani–CBD connection.
From Githurai and Kahawa West
Passengers travelling from Githurai or Kahawa West can use Route 44 towards Nairobi CBD.
Metros documents Route 44 as serving the Githurai/Kahawa West corridor through Thika Road towards central Nairobi. (Metros Kenya)
After arriving in the CBD, walk towards Moi Avenue.
Read the Route 44 Nairobi–Githurai/Kahawa West Matatu Guide.
From Kenyatta University and Kahawa
Students travelling from the Kenyatta University/Kahawa corridor have several Nairobi-bound services, including routes operating along Thika Road.
The Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers: Complete Commuter Guide lists Route 45, Route 46, Route 145 and Route 146 among services connecting different parts of the wider Kahawa/KU/Thika Road corridor with Nairobi. (Metros Kenya)
Once in the CBD, continue towards Moi Avenue.
From Umoja to MKU Nairobi Campus
Passengers travelling from Umoja can use Nairobi CBD-bound services through the Jogoo Road corridor.
One option documented by Metros is the Route 35/60 Nairobi–Umoja Jogoo Road Matatu Guide.
Once the matatu reaches central Nairobi, walk towards Moi Avenue and MKU Towers.
From Kayole
Passengers from Kayole can use CBD-bound matatus operating through the wider Eastlands/Jogoo Road network.
The Route 19/60 Nairobi–Kayole Matatu Guide and Route 1960 Nairobi–Kayole Jogoo Road Matatu Guide provide useful connections for commuters approaching Nairobi from Kayole.
After reaching the CBD, continue on foot towards Moi Avenue.
From Donholm and Embakasi
Passengers travelling from Donholm and Embakasi can use Nairobi-bound services connecting Eastlands with the city centre.
See the Route 34 Nairobi–Donholm/Embakasi Matatu Guide for one of the main connections.
Once in central Nairobi, proceed towards Moi Avenue.
From Kawangware and Waithaka
Passengers travelling from Kawangware and Waithaka can use Route 2 towards Nairobi CBD.
After reaching the city centre, walk towards MKU Towers on Moi Avenue.
See the Route 2 Nairobi–Kawangware/Waithaka Matatu Guide.
From Ongata Rongai
Passengers travelling from Ongata Rongai can use Route 125 towards Nairobi through the Lang’ata Road corridor.
The journey broadly follows:
Ongata Rongai → Magadi Road → Galleria/Bomas → Lang’ata Road → Nairobi
After arriving in central Nairobi, continue on foot towards Moi Avenue.
Read the Route 125 Nairobi–Ongata Rongai Matatu Guide for the Rongai–Nairobi connection.
From Kiserian
Passengers from Kiserian can use Route 126 towards Nairobi through Rongai and the Lang’ata Road corridor.
After reaching Nairobi CBD, walk towards Moi Avenue and MKU Towers.
Read the Route 126 Nairobi–Kiserian Matatu Guide for the main connection.
From Westlands and Kangemi
Passengers approaching Nairobi from Westlands and Kangemi can use CBD-bound matatus operating through the Waiyaki Way corridor.
Metros documents Route 23 among the services connecting Kangemi and Westlands with central Nairobi.
Read the Route 23 Nairobi–Kangemi/Westlands Matatu Guide.
After reaching your CBD terminus, continue on foot towards Moi Avenue.
Which Nairobi CBD Stage is Closest to MKU?
The most convenient alighting point depends on the route and operator you use.
Matatus entering Nairobi terminate at different CBD stages, so passengers should tell the conductor:
“MKU Towers, Moi Avenue.”
You generally do not need to board another vehicle once you are within central Nairobi.
Use the Nairobi Bus Stations & Matatu Stages and Termini Guide to understand the different CBD termini.
Walking to MKU Towers
Once in Nairobi CBD, locate Moi Avenue and proceed towards MKU Towers.
MKU identifies MKU Towers as containing facilities including its reception, library, admissions office, lecture rooms and journalism training studio. Union Towers houses additional university facilities. (Mount Kenya University)
Students should confirm which building they need before travelling, particularly when attending an examination, registration, admissions appointment or specific class.
From Other Parts of Nairobi
If travelling from an area not covered above, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers: Complete Commuter Guide to identify a matatu serving your neighbourhood.
For most locations, the basic strategy is:
Home/starting point → Nairobi CBD → Moi Avenue → MKU Nairobi Campus
This makes MKU one of the easier university campuses to access using Nairobi’s public transport network.
Matatu Fare to Mount Kenya University Nairobi Campus
There is no single fare specifically for MKU because the university is located within Nairobi CBD.
Your fare will depend on your starting point, route, operator, traffic conditions and time of travel.
Peak-hour fares can differ from off-peak fares, so commuters should confirm the fare before boarding.
How Long Does It Take?
Travel time depends mainly on your starting point and traffic conditions.
Congestion can significantly increase journey times on major approaches to Nairobi, including Thika Road, Jogoo Road, Mombasa Road, Waiyaki Way, Ngong Road and Lang’ata Road.
Students attending examinations or scheduled appointments should allow additional travelling time.
Mount Kenya University Nairobi Campus Contacts
Mount Kenya University currently lists the Nairobi Campus at:
MKU Towers & Union Towers
Moi Avenue
P.O. Box 13495-00100 GPO
Nairobi
Telephone: +254 709 153 400 / +254 709 153 401
Email: nairobicenter@mku.ac.ke (Mount Kenya University)
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Mount Kenya University Nairobi Campus in One Line
Mount Kenya University Nairobi Campus is located at MKU Towers and Union Towers along Moi Avenue in Nairobi CBD. (Mount Kenya University)
For most commuters, the simplest public transport journey is:
Your location → Nairobi CBD → walk to Moi Avenue → MKU Nairobi Campus.
