Daystar University Nairobi Campus is located at the junction of Valley Road and Ngong Road in Nairobi, approximately four kilometres from the city centre. The campus is opposite The Nairobi Hospital and next to Nairobi Baptist Church, making these two of the easiest landmarks for commuters to use when locating the university. (Daystar University)
The campus is particularly accessible from Nairobi CBD because it sits close to the Valley Road–Ngong Road transport corridor, which is served by several Nairobi matatu routes.
For commuters unfamiliar with Nairobi’s transport network, the journey can broadly be understood as:
Nairobi CBD → Valley Road → Nairobi Hospital area → Daystar University Nairobi Campus
For other connections across the city, use the Metros Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database:
Where is Daystar University Nairobi Campus?
Daystar University’s Nairobi Campus is at the Valley Road and Ngong Road junction.
Location: Valley Road/Ngong Road junction
City: Nairobi
Distance from CBD: Approximately 4 km
Opposite: The Nairobi Hospital
Next to: Nairobi Baptist Church
Main transport corridor: Valley Road/Ngong Road
Daystar describes the Nairobi Campus as well served by public transport. Unlike the university’s Athi River Main Campus, the Nairobi Campus is non-residential. (Daystar University)
How to Get to Daystar University from Nairobi CBD by Matatu
From Nairobi CBD, commuters should use a matatu serving the Valley Road, Community, Hurlingham or Ngong Road direction and confirm that it passes close to the Nairobi Hospital/Valley Road junction.
One useful service on this corridor is Route 32A, which travels from Nairobi CBD towards Kilimani and Yaya Centre through Valley Road and Hurlingham.
The Metros route database identifies the general journey as:
Nairobi CBD → Valley Road → Hurlingham → Argwings Kodhek Road → Kilimani → Yaya Centre. (Metros Kenya)
Daystar passengers do not need to travel all the way to Yaya Centre. Tell the conductor that you are going to Daystar University/Nairobi Hospital on Valley Road and confirm the appropriate alighting point.
Read the complete Route 32A guide:
Other Matatu Routes Using the Valley Road Corridor
The Metros Nairobi Matatu Routes database identifies several services associated with the Valley Road corridor, including:
Route 32A — Yaya Centre/Kilimani
Route 46 — Kawangware
Route 48A — Lavington/Kawangware
Route 48B — Lavington/Kawangware
Route 111 — Ngong connections
These routes do not necessarily use identical streets or stopping points throughout their journeys. Passengers should therefore confirm with the conductor that the particular vehicle passes the Valley Road/Nairobi Hospital area before boarding.
See the full database:
Where to Board in Nairobi CBD
Look for matatus operating towards Valley Road, Hurlingham, Kilimani, Yaya Centre, Ngong Road or other destinations using the corridor.
CBD stages can change because of operator and traffic-management arrangements, so passengers should confirm both the route and destination before boarding.
For the wider network of Nairobi CBD boarding points, see:
Where to Alight for Daystar University
One of the advantages of travelling to Daystar’s Nairobi Campus is that it has highly recognisable nearby landmarks.
Tell the conductor you are travelling to:
Daystar University / Nairobi Hospital / Valley Road
The campus is opposite The Nairobi Hospital and next to Nairobi Baptist Church. (Daystar University)
These landmarks are generally more useful to a first-time commuter than simply asking for Daystar.
From Ngong Road to Daystar University
Passengers approaching from the Ngong Road side should use a Nairobi-bound service that provides access to the Ngong Road–Valley Road junction.
The campus is located directly around this junction, making it accessible without travelling deep into Nairobi CBD.
Tell the conductor you are heading to Nairobi Hospital/Daystar University.
From Kilimani and Yaya Centre
Daystar Nairobi Campus is relatively close to Kilimani and Hurlingham.
Commuters travelling from the Yaya Centre/Kilimani area can use Nairobi-bound public transport through Hurlingham and Valley Road and alight around the Nairobi Hospital/Daystar area.
Route 32A is particularly useful for understanding this corridor:
From Kawangware and Lavington
Passengers travelling from Kawangware or Lavington can look for Nairobi-bound services travelling through Yaya Centre, Hurlingham and Valley Road.
The Metros database identifies Routes 46, 48A and 48B among services connecting these areas with the Valley Road/Hurlingham corridor.
Before boarding, confirm that the vehicle will provide a convenient drop-off near Nairobi Hospital or Valley Road.
From Other Parts of Nairobi
Students coming from areas such as Kasarani, Githurai, Umoja, Embakasi, Kayole or Eastlands will usually need to connect with the Valley Road corridor.
A typical journey can therefore be:
Origin → Nairobi CBD → Valley Road service → Nairobi Hospital/Daystar University
Use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database to identify the first leg:
Daystar Nairobi Campus or Athi River Campus?
This distinction is important.
Daystar Nairobi Campus is at the Valley Road/Ngong Road junction in Nairobi.
Daystar Main Campus is at Athi River, near Lukenya Hills along the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway corridor, approximately 40 kilometres from Nairobi city centre. (Daystar University)
Students should check which campus their class, examination, interview or university appointment is scheduled for before beginning the journey.
A separate Metros transport guide should eventually cover Daystar University Athi River Campus, because reaching it involves a completely different public transport corridor.
Daystar University Nairobi Campus and Nearby Landmarks
The most useful landmarks are:
The Nairobi Hospital — directly opposite the campus.
Nairobi Baptist Church — next to the campus.
Valley Road — principal road serving the campus.
Ngong Road — intersects with Valley Road close to the campus.
These landmarks make Daystar one of the easier university campuses to identify within Nairobi’s inner-city transport network. (Daystar University)
Matatu Fare to Daystar University
There is no single permanent matatu fare between Nairobi CBD and Daystar University.
Fares can change according to traffic, time of day, passenger demand, weather and the particular operator.
Passengers should confirm the fare before boarding.
How Long Does the Journey Take?
Daystar Nairobi Campus is only about four kilometres from Nairobi city centre, but travel time depends heavily on traffic around Valley Road, Community, Upper Hill and Ngong Road. (Daystar University)
Students attending examinations, classes or interviews should allow additional time during morning and evening peak periods.
Daystar University Nairobi Campus Contact
Daystar University publishes the following contacts:
Daystar University Nairobi Campus
P.O. Box 44400-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254 709 972 000
Telephone: +254 716 170 313
Telephone: +254 748 100 759
Email: admissions@daystar.ac.ke (Daystar University)
Other University Transport Guides
This article forms part of the Metros Universities and Colleges in Nairobi database, alongside guides covering:
University of Nairobi Main Campus
Technical University of Kenya
Kenyatta University Main Campus
JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus
Strathmore University
USIU-Africa
KCA University
Multimedia University of Kenya
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Co-operative University of Kenya
The next logical Daystar addition will be a separate guide for Daystar University Athi River Main Campus, connecting the university database with Metros’ Mombasa Road transport coverage.
Daystar University Nairobi Campus in One Line
Daystar University Nairobi Campus — Valley Road/Ngong Road junction, opposite The Nairobi Hospital and next to Nairobi Baptist Church.
From Nairobi CBD, use a service operating through the Valley Road corridor, such as Route 32A where appropriate, and ask to alight near Nairobi Hospital/Daystar University.
For other Nairobi connections:
