KESRA Centre Westlands is a Kenya Revenue Authority facility in Nairobi and the main Nairobi centre associated with the Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA). The institution provides professional education and training in areas including taxation and customs administration.
For the complete directory of KRA locations across Nairobi, see the KRA Offices in Nairobi: Locations, Services and How to Get There main guide.
The previous article in this series covers KRA JKUAT Towers on Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi CBD. KESRA Centre is a different destination in Westlands, so visitors should confirm the location specified in their instructions before travelling.
Where is KESRA Centre Nairobi?
KRA currently lists KESRA Centre, Nairobi — Westlands, Nairobi among its Nairobi Region locations. Kenya Revenue Authority
Older official KESRA documentation describes the centre as being in Westlands, off Waiyaki Way, which places it within one of Nairobi’s major public transport corridors. Kenya Revenue Authority
For commuters, the important distinction is that this is KESRA Centre in Westlands, not KRA Times Tower in the CBD.
What is KESRA?
KESRA stands for the Kenya School of Revenue Administration.
It is KRA’s specialist training institution for tax administration, customs administration and fiscal policy. KESRA offers professional and academic programmes connected to these fields. Kenya Revenue Authority
This makes the destination somewhat different from ordinary KRA taxpayer-service offices.
People travelling there may include students, trainees, professionals, KRA personnel and visitors attending training or other institutional activities.
KESRA Centre vs Other KRA Offices in Nairobi
KESRA Centre should not be confused with KRA’s other Westlands and Nairobi offices.
For example, Ushuru Pension Plaza is another KRA-listed location in Westlands, while Times Tower is KRA headquarters in Nairobi CBD. Kenya Revenue Authority
Always check the building or office named in your instructions.
If your destination says KESRA Centre, tell the conductor specifically that you are going to KESRA in Westlands.
How to Get to KESRA Centre from Nairobi CBD
From Nairobi CBD, use a matatu or bus travelling towards Westlands and the Waiyaki Way corridor.
Tell the conductor:
“KESRA Centre, Westlands.”
Because Westlands contains numerous offices and institutions, confirm the most convenient alighting point before travelling.
From Kangemi
Passengers travelling from Kangemi towards Westlands can use the Route 23 Nairobi–Kangemi–Westlands guide to understand the corridor.
Tell the conductor that your destination is KESRA Centre.
From Uthiru and Waiyaki Way
Passengers travelling from Uthiru and other areas along Waiyaki Way can use Nairobi-bound public transport serving the Westlands corridor.
Confirm with the conductor where you should alight for KESRA Centre.
From Kasarani
Passengers from Kasarani can use Route 49 Nairobi–Kasarani towards central Nairobi.
Depending on the service, you may need to connect from the CBD to a Westlands-bound matatu.
From Githurai and Kahawa West
Passengers travelling from Githurai or Kahawa West can use Route 44 Nairobi–Githurai–Kahawa West towards Nairobi CBD.
From central Nairobi, connect to a service travelling towards Westlands.
From Kawangware and Waithaka
Passengers from Kawangware and Waithaka should identify a convenient connection towards Westlands/Waiyaki Way.
Depending on the starting point, travelling through Nairobi CBD may not always be necessary.
Tell the conductor that your final destination is KESRA Centre in Westlands.
From Eastlands
Passengers travelling from Umoja, Kayole, Donholm, Buruburu, Embakasi and surrounding areas can travel towards Nairobi CBD and connect to a Westlands-bound service.
Use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database to identify your appropriate route into central Nairobi.
Where Should You Alight?
Do not simply tell the conductor:
“KRA.”
KRA operates several locations across Nairobi.
Instead say:
“KESRA Centre, Westlands.”
Ask the conductor for the nearest convenient stop and complete the remaining journey using a safe pedestrian route.
KESRA Centre and Ushuru Pension Plaza
Both destinations are associated with KRA and are located within the wider Westlands area, but they are not the same facility. KRA lists them separately in its current Nairobi office directory. Kenya Revenue Authority
This distinction is important for commuters because travelling to the wrong KRA location can add considerable time to the journey.
Before Travelling to KESRA
Confirm that KESRA Centre is the location specified for your visit.
Students and trainees should check their admission, registration, examination or training instructions before travelling.
Other visitors should similarly confirm their appointment or purpose and any documentation required.
Explore All KRA Offices in Nairobi
For Times Tower, Sameer Business Park, Ushuru Pension Towers, Ushuru Pension Plaza, JKUAT Towers and other KRA locations, use the KRA Offices in Nairobi main directory.
Metros Commuter Services Guide
This article forms part of the Metros Commuter Services Guide, connecting important government and public-service destinations with Nairobi’s public transport network.
The database connection is:
KESRA → Westlands → Waiyaki Way corridor → matatu route → neighbourhood.
For Nairobi-wide public transport connections, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
Information last verified: September 2026.
