Capital Centre is a major shopping and commercial destination located along Mombasa Road in Nairobi. Its position on one of the city’s busiest transport corridors makes it accessible from Nairobi CBD, South B, South C, Industrial Area, Embakasi and other neighbourhoods served by Mombasa Road.
For public transport connections across Nairobi, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers guide. Travellers planning journeys beyond Nairobi can also use the Kenya Domestic Flights: Airports, Airstrips & Flight Routes Guide for domestic air connections across Kenya.
Where Is Capital Centre Located?
Capital Centre is located along Mombasa Road, close to the South B and Industrial Area side of Nairobi.
Location: Mombasa Road, Nairobi
Main transport corridor: Mombasa Road
Nearby areas: South B, South C and Industrial Area
Direction from Nairobi CBD: Southeast
Its location makes Capital Centre a useful landmark for commuters travelling between central Nairobi and destinations along Mombasa Road.
How to Get to Capital Centre From Nairobi CBD
From Nairobi CBD, commuters should use public transport travelling along Mombasa Road.
The general journey is:
Nairobi CBD → Mombasa Road → Capital Centre
Tell the conductor that you are travelling to Capital Centre before boarding and confirm that the vehicle passes the mall.
Which Matatu Goes to Capital Centre?
Matatus and buses operating from Nairobi CBD towards destinations along Mombasa Road can provide access to Capital Centre.
The important factor is not simply the final destination displayed by the vehicle, but whether the service uses the section of Mombasa Road passing Capital Centre.
Before boarding, ask:
“Does this matatu pass Capital Centre?”
For the wider Nairobi network, consult the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
Where to Board Matatus to Capital Centre in Nairobi CBD
Public transport serving Mombasa Road operates from several designated stages and termini within Nairobi CBD.
The boarding point depends on the particular route and operator.
Tell the conductor that your destination is Capital Centre on Mombasa Road before boarding.
The Nairobi Bus Stations & Termini: Complete Guide to Matatu Stages and Destinations can help commuters identify Nairobi CBD stages, termini and the destinations they serve.
Where to Alight for Capital Centre
Ask the conductor to drop you at the appropriate Capital Centre stop on Mombasa Road.
Capital Centre is a recognizable landmark along the corridor, so identifying the mall directly is preferable to asking for a general Mombasa Road stop.
After alighting, use the appropriate pedestrian access and exercise caution around the busy road network.
Getting to Capital Centre From South B
Capital Centre is relatively close to South B.
Depending on the passenger’s starting point, commuters can connect towards Mombasa Road and Capital Centre without travelling into Nairobi CBD.
The general movement is:
South B → Mombasa Road → Capital Centre
Getting to Capital Centre From South C
Passengers travelling from South C can connect towards the Mombasa Road corridor and continue to Capital Centre.
Because South C has several access roads and public transport connections, the most convenient route depends on the exact starting point.
There is generally no need to travel into Nairobi CBD before returning along Mombasa Road.
Getting to Capital Centre From Industrial Area
Industrial Area is located close to the Capital Centre/Mombasa Road corridor.
Commuters can connect from Industrial Area towards Mombasa Road using the surrounding road network.
The Nairobi Industrial Area Transport Guide provides more information about public transport serving this important employment and industrial district.
Passengers travelling through Lunga Lunga Road can also consult the Route 70/71 Nairobi–Industrial Area–Lunga Lunga guide.
Getting to Capital Centre From Embakasi
From Embakasi, commuters can use Nairobi-bound public transport that joins the Mombasa Road corridor and ask to alight at Capital Centre.
Depending on the service being used, passengers may connect through the wider Embakasi or Mombasa Road network.
The journey generally follows:
Embakasi → Mombasa Road → Capital Centre
Getting to Capital Centre From Thika Road
Passengers travelling from Kasarani, Roysambu, Zimmerman, Githurai and other Thika Road neighbourhoods can travel towards Nairobi CBD before connecting to a Mombasa Road-bound service.
The straightforward journey is:
Thika Road → Nairobi CBD → Mombasa Road → Capital Centre
Getting to Capital Centre From Eastlands
Passengers travelling from Umoja, Donholm, Buruburu, Kayole and surrounding Eastlands neighbourhoods may have several options depending on their starting point.
Some journeys can connect towards Industrial Area and Mombasa Road without entering Nairobi CBD.
Where a convenient cross-city connection is unavailable, commuters can travel to the CBD and transfer to a Mombasa Road-bound service.
Getting to Capital Centre From Westlands
From Westlands, commuters can travel towards Nairobi CBD and transfer to public transport operating along Mombasa Road.
The general journey is:
Westlands → Nairobi CBD → Mombasa Road → Capital Centre
Cross-city services may provide alternative connections depending on the time of day and starting point.
Getting to Capital Centre From Lang’ata
Passengers travelling from Lang’ata can connect towards the Mombasa Road/South C area through the southern Nairobi road network.
Depending on the available public transport connection, commuters may be able to avoid travelling through Nairobi CBD.
Otherwise, travel towards central Nairobi and transfer to a Mombasa Road-bound service.
Capital Centre and the Mombasa Road Transport Corridor
Mombasa Road is one of Nairobi’s most important transport corridors, connecting the CBD with Industrial Area, the airport corridor, Embakasi, Athi River and destinations farther southeast.
Several major shopping and commercial destinations are located along or close to this corridor, including Capital Centre, Nextgen Mall and Imaara Mall.
This creates a useful commuter chain:
Nairobi CBD → Capital Centre → Nextgen → Imaara → Airport/Embakasi corridor
Passengers travelling between destinations on the same corridor may therefore be able to use a single Mombasa Road service rather than returning to Nairobi CBD.
Capital Centre Public Transport Guide
Destination: Capital Centre
Area: Mombasa Road
City: Nairobi
Main transport corridor: Mombasa Road
Nearby areas: South B, South C and Industrial Area
From Nairobi CBD: Use an appropriate Mombasa Road-bound service
Where to alight: Capital Centre
For additional public transport connections, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
More Nairobi Shopping Mall Guides
Capital Centre is part of the Shopping Malls in Nairobi: Locations and How to Get There database, connecting Nairobi’s major shopping destinations with the public transport corridors commuters can use to reach them.
Other destinations include Two Rivers Mall, Thika Road Mall, Garden City Mall, BBS Mall, Sarit Centre, Westgate Shopping Mall, Village Market, The Junction Mall, Yaya Centre, Galleria Mall, The Hub Karen, The Waterfront Karen, Nextgen Mall and Imaara Mall.
For Nairobi CBD boarding points and termini, use the Nairobi Bus Stations & Termini: Complete Guide to Matatu Stages and Destinations.
Information last verified: September 2026.
