Muthurwa Market is a major commercial market located on the eastern edge of Nairobi CBD, close to Landhies Road, Haile Selassie Avenue and Wakulima Market (Marikiti). Its position between the city centre and Eastlands makes it one of Nairobi’s most accessible markets by public transport.
The market serves shoppers and traders looking for clothing, footwear, household goods, food and other merchandise. It is also surrounded by one of Nairobi’s busiest public transport zones, with numerous matatus travelling between the CBD and neighbourhoods along Jogoo Road and other Eastlands corridors.
Commuters coming from elsewhere in Nairobi can use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database to identify a suitable connection towards the CBD or Muthurwa.
Where is Muthurwa Market?
Muthurwa Market is located in Muthurwa, Nairobi, immediately east of the central business district.
Important transport and location references around the market include:
Landhies Road
Haile Selassie Avenue
Jogoo Road
Wakulima Market/Marikiti
Nairobi Railway Station
Machakos Country Bus
The location is particularly important because Landhies Road connects the CBD with the wider Eastlands road network.
How to Get to Muthurwa Market from Nairobi CBD
Muthurwa Market is very close to Nairobi CBD.
From the city centre, travel towards the Haile Selassie Avenue/Landhies Road side of the CBD.
The general direction is:
Nairobi CBD → Haile Selassie Avenue → Landhies Road/Muthurwa → Muthurwa Market
Depending on your starting point within the CBD, walking may be practical. Commuters carrying goods or unfamiliar with the area can use a short public transport connection.
Tell the conductor:
Muthurwa Market
rather than simply asking for Eastlands.
Which Matatus Go Near Muthurwa Market?
Muthurwa sits beside a major entry point used by public transport travelling between Nairobi CBD and Eastlands.
This means numerous matatus operating through the Jogoo Road corridor bring commuters close to the market.
Services connecting areas such as Umoja, Buruburu, Kayole, Makadara and other parts of Eastlands can therefore provide useful access.
Passengers should ask the conductor for the most convenient Muthurwa/Landhies Road alighting point because individual services may terminate or stop at different locations.
From Umoja to Muthurwa Market
Passengers travelling from Umoja can use Nairobi-bound services operating through Jogoo Road.
The general journey is:
Umoja → Jogoo Road → Makadara/City Stadium → Muthurwa
The Route 35/60 Nairobi–Umoja Jogoo Road Guide provides a useful overview of this corridor.
Tell the conductor that you want to alight for Muthurwa Market.
From Kayole to Muthurwa Market
Passengers travelling from Kayole can approach Muthurwa through the Kayole–Umoja–Jogoo Road corridor.
A typical journey follows:
Kayole → Umoja → Jogoo Road → Muthurwa
The Route 1960 Nairobi–Kayole Jogoo Road Guide provides one of the relevant connections into central Nairobi.
Because Muthurwa lies before the core CBD for many Eastlands approaches, passengers should tell the conductor their destination early enough to avoid travelling farther than necessary.
From Buruburu to Muthurwa Market
Buruburu has several connections towards central Nairobi through Jogoo Road.
The journey broadly follows:
Buruburu → Jogoo Road → City Stadium → Muthurwa
See the Route 58 Nairobi–Buruburu Jogoo Road Guide for one of the established corridor services.
Depending on the vehicle, passengers can alight near Muthurwa and walk into the market.
From Makadara to Muthurwa Market
Makadara is relatively close to Muthurwa.
Passengers travelling from Makadara can use Nairobi-bound public transport through the Jogoo Road corridor and alight around Muthurwa.
The Route 10 Nairobi–Maringo–Makadara Guide provides additional context for public transport serving this part of Nairobi.
From Gikomba Market to Muthurwa Market
Gikomba and Muthurwa are separate markets, although they belong to the same wider eastern-CBD commercial zone.
Gikomba lies farther towards Kamukunji and Pumwani, while Muthurwa is closer to Landhies Road and Haile Selassie Avenue.
For commuters moving between the two markets, the general connection is:
Gikomba → Pumwani/Landhies Road area → Muthurwa
See Gikomba Market: Location, Matatu Routes and How to Get There for the Gikomba side of the journey.
From Wakulima Market (Marikiti) to Muthurwa Market
Wakulima and Muthurwa are neighbouring markets.
A commuter visiting Marikiti can generally continue to Muthurwa without taking another long-distance matatu.
The two markets form part of the same wider commercial district around Haile Selassie Avenue, Landhies Road and Muthurwa.
See Wakulima Market (Marikiti): Location, Matatu Routes and How to Get There for the adjoining fresh-produce market.
This proximity makes it practical for traders and shoppers to visit both markets during the same trip.
From Industrial Area to Muthurwa Market
Passengers travelling from Nairobi’s Industrial Area can use services approaching the CBD through the Lunga Lunga/Industrial Area–Muthurwa network.
The Route 70/71 Nairobi–Industrial Area–Lunga Lunga Guide provides one relevant corridor.
Tell the conductor that you are travelling to Muthurwa rather than continuing deeper into Nairobi CBD.
From Embakasi to Muthurwa Market
Passengers travelling from Embakasi can use Nairobi-bound services through the wider Eastlands network.
Depending on the route, vehicles may approach central Nairobi through Jogoo Road, Landhies Road or nearby corridors.
Ask the conductor for the most convenient stop for Muthurwa Market.
The Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database can help commuters identify the appropriate Embakasi–Nairobi service.
From Other Parts of Nairobi
Passengers travelling from Kasarani, Githurai, Westlands, Kawangware, Rongai, Ngong, Ruaka and other neighbourhoods can generally travel towards Nairobi CBD first.
The journey can be simplified as:
Origin → Nairobi CBD → Haile Selassie Avenue/Landhies Road → Muthurwa Market
For commuters unfamiliar with the CBD, the Nairobi Bus Stations, Matatu Stages and Termini guide can help identify the relevant city-centre transport areas.
Can You Walk to Muthurwa Market from Nairobi CBD?
Yes. Muthurwa is immediately adjacent to Nairobi CBD, making walking practical from several parts of the city centre.
The easiest direction is generally towards Haile Selassie Avenue and Landhies Road.
Walking may be less convenient for shoppers carrying bulky merchandise, particularly on the return journey.
Muthurwa Market vs Gikomba Market
The two markets are sometimes mentioned together because they are relatively close, but they are different commercial destinations.
Muthurwa Market is closer to Nairobi CBD and the Landhies Road transport corridor.
Gikomba Market lies farther east around the Kamukunji/Pumwani area and is particularly well known for its large second-hand clothing trade.
Someone visiting both can therefore plan a single trip through the wider eastern-CBD commercial district.
Muthurwa Market vs Marikiti
Muthurwa and Marikiti are also different markets.
Wakulima Market (Marikiti) is particularly associated with wholesale and retail fresh produce.
Muthurwa Market accommodates a broader range of traders and merchandise.
Because the two markets are neighbours, first-time visitors should confirm which one they need before travelling.
What Can You Buy at Muthurwa Market?
Muthurwa contains traders dealing in a wide range of everyday goods.
Depending on the section, shoppers may encounter:
- Clothing and footwear
- Household goods
- Food and fresh produce
- Small consumer goods
- General merchandise
The surrounding commercial district also gives shoppers easy access to neighbouring markets including Marikiti and Gikomba.
Matatu Fares to Muthurwa Market
There is no single fare for reaching Muthurwa because passengers travel from many different parts of Nairobi.
Fare levels depend on the starting point, route, time of day, traffic conditions, weather and passenger demand.
Confirm the fare with the conductor before boarding.
Muthurwa Market and Nairobi’s Public Transport Network
Muthurwa’s greatest transport advantage is its location.
The market sits at a meeting point between:
Nairobi CBD → Haile Selassie Avenue → Muthurwa
and
Eastlands → Jogoo Road → Landhies Road → Muthurwa
This makes it particularly accessible to commuters arriving from both central Nairobi and Eastlands.
For the wider network, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
Muthurwa Market in One Line
Muthurwa Market is located immediately east of Nairobi CBD near Landhies Road and Haile Selassie Avenue, beside Wakulima Market (Marikiti), and is accessible using numerous CBD and Eastlands public transport services.
For passengers coming from Umoja, Kayole, Buruburu and other Eastlands neighbourhoods, Jogoo Road provides one of the most important approaches to the Muthurwa area.
Last verified: September 2026
