Africa International University (AIU) is located in Karen, Nairobi, along Karen–Dagoretti Road. The university sits within Nairobi’s wider Karen education and residential zone and can be reached using public transport connecting Nairobi CBD with Bomas, Galleria, Hardy and Karen.
Students, staff and visitors travelling from other parts of Nairobi can first use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers guide to identify the most convenient connection towards Karen.
Where is Africa International University?
Africa International University is located along Karen–Dagoretti Road in Karen, Nairobi. The university also uses Rhino Park Close, Karen as a location reference.
Location: Karen–Dagoretti Road
Area: Karen
City: Nairobi
Local reference: Rhino Park Close
Main transport area: Karen/Hardy
Connecting corridors: Lang’ata Road, Ngong Road and Karen–Dagoretti Road
Because Karen covers a large geographical area, passengers should avoid simply asking for “Karen.” Tell the conductor that your final destination is Africa International University on Karen–Dagoretti Road.
How to Get to Africa International University from Nairobi CBD
One of the easiest approaches from Nairobi CBD is through the Karen/Hardy public transport network.
Route 24 is among the important services connecting Nairobi CBD with the Karen and Hardy area through the Lang’ata Road corridor.
The general journey is:
Nairobi CBD → Lang’ata Road → Bomas → Galleria → Hardy/Karen → Karen–Dagoretti Road → Africa International University
Read the Route 24 Nairobi–Karen/Hardy Matatu Guide for the wider journey between Nairobi CBD and Karen.
Passengers should tell the conductor that they are ultimately travelling to Africa International University and ask for the most convenient connection towards Karen–Dagoretti Road.
Where to Board a Matatu to Karen in Nairobi CBD
From Nairobi CBD, look for public transport heading towards Karen or Hardy.
Because Nairobi CBD boarding arrangements can change between operators, confirm the destination with the conductor before boarding.
For commuters unfamiliar with the city-centre stage network, the Nairobi Bus Stations, Matatu Stages and Termini Guide provides a broader overview of Nairobi’s principal boarding areas.
When asking for directions, use the full destination:
Africa International University, Karen–Dagoretti Road
rather than simply saying Karen.
Using Route 24 to Get to AIU
Route 24 is particularly useful for reaching the wider Karen area.
The journey generally takes commuters through:
Nairobi CBD → Lang’ata Road → Bomas → Galleria → Hardy → Karen
Passengers should remember that AIU is not necessarily the final stop of the Route 24 service. Depending on the particular vehicle and its stopping pattern, you may need a local connection from Karen towards Karen–Dagoretti Road.
Confirm this with the conductor before travelling.
Can You Use Route 24C?
Route 24C is another service associated with the Hardy and Karen corridor.
Passengers using this service should confirm that the particular vehicle provides a convenient connection towards Karen–Dagoretti Road.
The Route 24C Nairobi–Hardy/Karen Matatu Guide explains the wider corridor.
Do not rely solely on the route number because different services operating within Karen may have different local stopping patterns.
From Bomas and Galleria to Africa International University
Bomas of Kenya and Galleria are useful transport landmarks when approaching Karen from Nairobi.
A commuter travelling from the CBD can broadly follow:
Nairobi CBD → Lang’ata Road → Bomas → Galleria → Hardy/Karen → Karen–Dagoretti Road → AIU
Bomas is particularly important because several southern Nairobi transport corridors converge around this area.
The Karen–Lang’ata Road Public Transport Guide provides more information about travelling between Lang’ata Road, Bomas, Galleria, Hardy and Karen.
From Karen to Africa International University
Passengers already in Karen should concentrate on finding a connection towards Karen–Dagoretti Road.
Tell the driver or conductor:
Africa International University
or
AIU, Karen–Dagoretti Road
Depending on where in Karen you start your journey, a short local matatu, bus, taxi or other connection may be necessary.
From Dagoretti to Africa International University
Passengers approaching from the Dagoretti side can travel towards Karen using the Karen–Dagoretti Road corridor.
Because AIU lies along this road, commuters should tell the conductor that they are travelling specifically to Africa International University and ask for the nearest convenient drop-off.
This approach may be more convenient than travelling through Nairobi CBD for passengers already coming from western parts of the city.
From Ongata Rongai to Africa International University
Passengers travelling from Ongata Rongai can use Nairobi-bound public transport along Magadi Road towards Galleria or Bomas, then connect towards Karen.
The general journey is:
Ongata Rongai → Multimedia University → Galleria/Bomas → Karen → Karen–Dagoretti Road → AIU
Commuters can use the Route 125 Nairobi–Ongata Rongai Matatu Guide to understand the Rongai section of the journey.
This connection also demonstrates why Galleria and Bomas are important interchange landmarks for commuters travelling between Rongai and Karen.
From Kiserian to Africa International University
Passengers coming from Kiserian can travel through Ongata Rongai towards Galleria/Bomas before connecting towards Karen.
The broad journey is:
Kiserian → Ongata Rongai → Galleria/Bomas → Karen → AIU
The Route 126 Nairobi–Kiserian Matatu Guide provides additional information about the Kiserian–Rongai–Nairobi corridor.
From Other Parts of Nairobi
Students travelling from Kasarani, Githurai, Embakasi, Umoja, Kayole, Westlands and other parts of Nairobi will normally need to connect with the Karen transport network.
For someone unfamiliar with Nairobi, a straightforward journey is:
Origin → Nairobi CBD → Karen/Hardy service → Karen–Dagoretti Road → Africa International University
Use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database to identify the appropriate first route from your neighbourhood.
AIU and Other Universities in the Karen Area
Africa International University forms part of an important higher-education cluster in southern and southwestern Nairobi.
Other institutions within the wider area include Co-operative University of Kenya, Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) and Multimedia University of Kenya.
However, they are separate destinations:
Africa International University — Karen–Dagoretti Road
Co-operative University of Kenya — Ushirika Road, Karen
CUEA — Bogani East Road, off Magadi Road
Multimedia University of Kenya — Magadi Road towards Ongata Rongai
Passengers should therefore specify the university they are visiting rather than simply asking for the general Karen area.
Matatu Fare to Africa International University
There is no single permanent fare between Nairobi CBD and Africa International University.
The amount can vary according to:
- Time of day
- Traffic conditions
- Passenger demand
- Weather
- Boarding point
- Whether an additional local connection is required
Confirm the fare with the conductor before boarding.
How Long Does It Take to Get to AIU?
Travel time from Nairobi CBD depends heavily on traffic along Lang’ata Road, Bomas, Galleria and the approaches into Karen.
Morning and evening peak periods can significantly increase journey times.
Students travelling for examinations, interviews, registration or other scheduled activities should allow additional time.
Africa International University Contact Information
Africa International University
Karen–Dagoretti Road
Karen, Nairobi
P.O. Box 24686-00502
Nairobi, Kenya
General Enquiries: +254 796 352 397
Admissions: +254 725 841 885
Recruitment: +254 715 247 540
Email: info@aiu.ac.ke
Admissions Email: admissions@aiu.ac.ke
Other University Transport Guides
This guide forms part of the growing Universities and Colleges in Nairobi commuter database.
Metros has already covered destinations including University of Nairobi, Technical University of Kenya, Kenyatta University, JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus, Strathmore University, USIU-Africa, KCA University, Multimedia University, CUEA, Co-operative University, Daystar University and Riara University.
These destination guides are designed to connect university locations with Nairobi’s wider public transport network.
Africa International University in One Line
Africa International University (AIU) — Karen–Dagoretti Road, Karen, Nairobi.
From Nairobi CBD, use a Karen/Hardy-bound service such as Route 24 where appropriate, then connect towards Karen–Dagoretti Road. Tell the conductor that your final destination is Africa International University rather than simply asking for Karen.
