JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus is located at JKUAT Towers along Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi city centre. Its central location makes the campus accessible to students, staff and visitors arriving by matatu or bus from virtually every major Nairobi transport corridor.
This guide is part of the Metros Universities and Colleges in Nairobi transport database, connecting major campuses with Nairobi’s public transport network.
For Nairobi-wide connections, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
Where is JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus?
JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus operates from JKUAT Towers on Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi CBD.
The building is centrally located and is within walking distance of several major CBD landmarks and public transport stages.
When asking for directions, use JKUAT Towers, JKUAT CBD Campus or Kenyatta Avenue as your destination reference.
JKUAT Towers and the Metros Commuter Database
JKUAT Towers is already an important destination within the Metros database because the building also hosts services associated with the Kenya Revenue Authority.
Students should therefore make it clear that they are travelling to JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus, rather than simply looking for a KRA service point.
How to Get to JKUAT CBD Campus from Nairobi CBD
If you are already within Nairobi CBD, you generally do not need another matatu.
Head towards Kenyatta Avenue and locate JKUAT Towers.
The walking distance depends on where your matatu terminates.
Use the Nairobi Bus Stations, Matatu Stages and Termini guide if you need to identify your CBD arrival point.
From Kasarani
Passengers travelling from Kasarani can use Route 49 Nairobi–Kasarani towards Nairobi CBD.
After reaching central Nairobi, continue towards Kenyatta Avenue and JKUAT Towers.
Tell the conductor that your final destination is JKUAT Towers and ask for the most convenient alighting point.
From Githurai and Kahawa West
Passengers from Githurai or Kahawa West can use Route 44 Nairobi–Githurai/Kahawa West towards Nairobi.
Once you arrive in the CBD, continue on foot towards Kenyatta Avenue.
From Kangemi and Westlands
Students approaching from Kangemi and Westlands can use CBD-bound services along the Waiyaki Way corridor.
The Route 23 Nairobi–Kangemi–Westlands guide provides additional information for this corridor.
After reaching central Nairobi, walk towards JKUAT Towers.
From Kawangware and Waithaka
Passengers travelling from Kawangware or Waithaka can use Route 2 Nairobi–Kawangware–Waithaka towards the city centre.
From the appropriate CBD stage, continue towards Kenyatta Avenue.
From Ongata Rongai
Passengers travelling from Ongata Rongai can use Route 125 Nairobi–Ongata Rongai towards Nairobi.
Once in the CBD, complete the journey to JKUAT Towers on foot.
From Eastlands
Students travelling from Umoja, Kayole, Buruburu, Donholm, Embakasi and surrounding Eastlands neighbourhoods can use Nairobi CBD-bound matatus.
Because these services terminate at different stages, tell the conductor that you are heading to JKUAT Towers on Kenyatta Avenue.
Use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database to identify an appropriate service from your neighbourhood.
From Thika Road
Passengers travelling from Roysambu, Kasarani, Githurai, Kahawa, Ruiru and other Thika Road areas should use Nairobi-bound services.
After reaching the CBD, continue towards Kenyatta Avenue.
Where Should You Alight for JKUAT Towers?
The most convenient alighting point depends on your matatu’s permitted CBD terminus.
Tell the conductor:
“JKUAT Towers” or “Kenyatta Avenue.”
From your alighting point, complete the remaining journey on foot.
JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus vs JKUAT Main Campus Juja
This distinction is extremely important.
JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus and JKUAT Main Campus in Juja are different destinations.
JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus is located at JKUAT Towers on Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi, while the university’s main campus is located in Juja, Kiambu County, along the wider Thika Road corridor.
Travelling to the wrong campus could add considerable time to your journey.
Always check the campus specified on your admission letter, timetable, examination instructions, event invitation or appointment.
Before Travelling to JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus
Confirm the campus, floor, department, office or facility you need before travelling.
Because JKUAT Towers accommodates different activities and organisations, knowing the specific office or university department can make locating your destination easier after entering the building.
Explore Universities and Colleges in Nairobi
This article forms part of the Metros Universities and Colleges in Nairobi database.
The cluster now connects:
University of Nairobi Main Campus → Technical University of Kenya → Kenyatta University Main Campus → JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus
The next destination should be Strathmore University, taking the database from Nairobi CBD and Thika Road into the Madaraka/Mbagathi Road university corridor.
For the wider transport network, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
Information last verified: September 2026.
