Uhuru Park is one of Nairobi’s best-known public green spaces, located immediately next to the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD). The park provides an accessible recreation space for residents, workers and visitors and has also hosted major cultural and public events, including the Nairobi Festival. Nairobi City County continues to identify Uhuru Park as one of the city’s important green spaces. (Nairobi County Government)
Because Uhuru Park sits on the edge of the CBD, it is considerably easier to reach by public transport than many of Nairobi’s other recreation destinations.
Commuters travelling from different parts of the city can use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database to identify their connection into the CBD. Visitors arriving in Nairobi by air can also consult the Kenya Domestic Flights: Airports, Airstrips & Flight Routes Guide.
Where Is Uhuru Park Located?
Uhuru Park is located beside Nairobi CBD, with the wider park area accessible from the Uhuru Highway/Kenyatta Avenue side of central Nairobi.
Destination: Uhuru Park
City: Nairobi
Area: Nairobi CBD
Main transport corridor: Uhuru Highway
Nearby CBD road: Kenyatta Avenue
Nearby landmarks: Central Park, Parliament area and Nairobi CBD
Its central location means passengers do not necessarily need a matatu that stops directly outside the park. Most services terminating within Nairobi CBD leave passengers within walking distance.
What Is Uhuru Park?
Uhuru Park is a major public recreation and events space administered by Nairobi City County.
The park has undergone major rehabilitation, while important features including the Mau Mau freedom fighters monument, Pope’s monument, Peace, Love and Unity monument and Freedom Corner were retained. (Nairobi County Government)
The county has continued to use the park for public recreation, environmental activities and major city events. (Nairobi County Government)
How to Get to Uhuru Park From Nairobi CBD
If you are already in Nairobi CBD, walking is usually the simplest option.
From the central parts of the CBD, walk towards Kenyatta Avenue and Uhuru Highway.
The exact walking route will depend on where you start, but Uhuru Park is close enough to central Nairobi that another matatu journey is generally unnecessary.
Which Matatu Goes to Uhuru Park?
There is no single matatu route that commuters from across Nairobi need to use specifically for Uhuru Park.
Instead, take a matatu or bus travelling to Nairobi CBD, alight at the appropriate city-centre terminus and walk towards the park.
This makes Uhuru Park accessible from virtually every major public transport corridor entering central Nairobi.
Use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database to find the route connecting your neighbourhood with Nairobi CBD.
Where to Alight for Uhuru Park
The best alighting point depends on the route you use to enter Nairobi CBD.
Useful central areas include termini and stages that leave you within walking distance of Kenyatta Avenue, Uhuru Highway and the western side of the CBD.
Before travelling, use the Nairobi Bus Stations & Termini: Complete Guide to Matatu Stages and Destinations to understand where different Nairobi matatu routes terminate.
Once in the CBD, continue to Uhuru Park on foot.
Getting to Uhuru Park From Thika Road
Passengers travelling from Kasarani, Roysambu, Zimmerman, Githurai and other Thika Road neighbourhoods can board Nairobi CBD-bound public transport.
The general journey is:
Thika Road → Nairobi CBD → walk to Uhuru Park
After alighting in the CBD, walk towards Kenyatta Avenue and Uhuru Highway.
Getting to Uhuru Park From Eastlands
From Umoja, Buruburu, Donholm, Kayole, Makadara and surrounding Eastlands areas, take a matatu or bus towards Nairobi CBD.
The general journey is:
Eastlands → Nairobi CBD → Uhuru Park
Because the final section is within central Nairobi, another matatu connection is normally unnecessary.
Getting to Uhuru Park From Westlands
From Westlands, use Nairobi CBD-bound public transport along the Waiyaki Way/Westlands corridor.
The general journey is:
Westlands → Nairobi CBD → Uhuru Park
Depending on where the vehicle terminates, the remaining distance can be covered on foot.
Getting to Uhuru Park From Ngong Road
Passengers travelling from Kilimani, Adams Arcade, Junction and other Ngong Road areas can use CBD-bound public transport.
The general journey is:
Ngong Road → Nairobi CBD → Uhuru Park
Some services entering central Nairobi may leave passengers particularly close to the Uhuru Highway side of the CBD.
Getting to Uhuru Park From Lang’ata and Rongai
From Lang’ata, Nairobi West or Ongata Rongai, use Nairobi-bound public transport along the Lang’ata Road corridor.
Passengers travelling from Rongai can consult the Route 125 Nairobi–Ongata Rongai guide.
The general journey is:
Ongata Rongai/Lang’ata → Nairobi CBD → Uhuru Park
Getting to Uhuru Park From Mombasa Road
Passengers travelling from South B, South C, Industrial Area, Imara Daima, Embakasi and areas connected to Mombasa Road should use public transport towards Nairobi CBD.
After reaching the CBD, continue on foot towards Uhuru Park.
Uhuru Park and Central Park
Uhuru Park and Central Park form two important green spaces immediately adjacent to Nairobi’s central business district.
For commuters, this creates an opportunity to visit both destinations without making another public transport journey.
Central Park is also the next destination in the Metros Nairobi Sports and Recreation Venues series.
Visiting Uhuru Park
Uhuru Park is used for everyday recreation as well as organized events. Nairobi City County’s finance legislation separately provides for various organized uses of the park, including ceremonies and events. (Nairobi County Government)
Visitors attending a major event should therefore check the specific event arrangements before travelling, as access points, pedestrian movement or nearby traffic conditions can change.
Uhuru Park Public Transport Guide
Destination: Uhuru Park
City: Nairobi
Area: Nairobi CBD
Main corridor: Uhuru Highway
Nearby road: Kenyatta Avenue
Best public transport strategy: Take a matatu or bus to Nairobi CBD and walk
From Thika Road: CBD-bound matatu → walk to Uhuru Park
From Eastlands: CBD-bound matatu → walk to Uhuru Park
From Westlands: CBD-bound matatu → walk to Uhuru Park
From Lang’ata/Rongai: Nairobi-bound matatu → walk to Uhuru Park
For connections from other parts of Nairobi, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
More Nairobi Sports and Recreation Venues
Uhuru Park is part of the Nairobi Sports and Recreation Venues database connecting the city’s stadiums, parks, forests, wildlife attractions and recreation destinations with Nairobi’s public transport network.
The next destination in the series is Central Park Nairobi.
Information last verified: September 2026.
