Multimedia University of Kenya (MMU) is a public university located along Magadi Road, on the southern side of Nairobi near Ongata Rongai. The university is approximately 20–25 kilometres from Nairobi city centre and about 2 kilometres from Ongata Rongai town. Its location places it directly on one of Nairobi’s important commuter corridors connecting the CBD with Bomas of Kenya, Galleria, Multimedia University and Ongata Rongai. (MMU)
For commuters unfamiliar with Nairobi’s public transport network, the easiest way to understand the journey is:
Nairobi CBD → Lang’ata Road → Bomas → Galleria → Multimedia University
Commuters can also browse the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database for other routes and connections across the city:
Where is Multimedia University of Kenya?
Multimedia University of Kenya’s Main Campus is situated along Magadi Road in the Karen area of Nairobi, close to the Nairobi–Ongata Rongai boundary.
The university states that its Main Campus occupies approximately 75.99 hectares and is adjacent to Nairobi National Park. Ongata Rongai town is approximately 2 kilometres away. (MMU)
Location: Magadi Road, Nairobi
Area: Karen/Ongata Rongai corridor
Nearest major town: Ongata Rongai
Major road: Magadi Road
Nearby landmarks: Galleria, Bomas of Kenya and Nairobi National Park
Main public transport corridor: Nairobi–Ongata Rongai
How to Get to Multimedia University from Nairobi CBD by Matatu
Commuters travelling from Nairobi CBD should look for matatus heading towards Ongata Rongai.
One of the principal services on this corridor is Route 125, which connects Nairobi CBD with Ongata Rongai through Lang’ata Road.
The journey broadly follows:
Nairobi CBD → Lang’ata Road → Bomas → Galleria → Multimedia University → Ongata Rongai
Metros’ detailed Route 125 guide identifies Multimedia University as one of the important stops before Ongata Rongai. (Metros Kenya)
See the complete route guide:
When boarding, tell the conductor that your destination is Multimedia University rather than Rongai town.
Where to Board a Matatu to Multimedia University in Nairobi
From Nairobi CBD, commuters should look for vehicles displaying Ongata Rongai/Rongai as their destination.
Route 125 is one of the numbered services associated with this journey.
Because boarding arrangements in Nairobi CBD can change between operators, commuters should confirm with the conductor that the vehicle travels through Bomas, Galleria and Multimedia University before boarding.
Metros maintains a wider guide to Nairobi’s principal stages and termini here:
Route 125 to Multimedia University
Route 125 is particularly useful for MMU students, staff and visitors because the university lies directly along the Nairobi–Rongai corridor.
The principal sequence is:
Nairobi → Lang’ata Road → Bomas → Galleria → Multimedia University → Ongata Rongai
This makes the university an intermediate destination rather than the final stop.
Passengers should therefore alight at the Multimedia University stage instead of remaining in the vehicle until Ongata Rongai.
Metros also has a broader Route 125 stages and stops guide:
Can You Use Route 126?
Route 126 operates along much of the same general corridor before continuing beyond Ongata Rongai towards Kiserian.
Its principal journey is:
Nairobi → Lang’ata Road → Bomas → Galleria → Ongata Rongai → Kiserian
Because Routes 125 and 126 can share sections of the corridor, commuters should not rely solely on the route number. Confirm with the conductor that the particular vehicle will stop at Multimedia University.
For the Kiserian service, see:
From Ongata Rongai to Multimedia University
MMU is very close to Ongata Rongai, making Rongai an important transport connection for students and staff living farther south of Nairobi.
The university places its Main Campus approximately 2 kilometres from Ongata Rongai town. (MMU)
From Rongai, take a Nairobi-bound matatu travelling along Magadi Road and tell the conductor you are alighting at Multimedia University.
The return sequence is broadly:
Ongata Rongai → Multimedia University → Galleria → Bomas → Lang’ata Road → Nairobi
From Kiserian to Multimedia University
Passengers coming from Kiserian can use Nairobi-bound public transport through the wider Kiserian–Rongai–Magadi Road corridor.
The journey generally follows:
Kiserian → Matasia/Nkoroi → Ongata Rongai → Multimedia University
Passengers should tell the conductor they are travelling to Multimedia University and confirm the appropriate alighting point.
For the wider corridor, see:
From Other Parts of Nairobi
Students travelling from areas such as Kasarani, Embakasi, Umoja, Kayole, Westlands, Thika Road or Waiyaki Way will generally need to connect with the Rongai-bound transport corridor.
A typical journey involves:
Origin → Nairobi CBD/connecting stage → Route 125/Rongai-bound service → Multimedia University
The exact interchange depends on the passenger’s starting point.
The Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database can be used to identify the first part of the journey:
Multimedia University and the Magadi Road Corridor
MMU is an important transport landmark on the Magadi Road corridor.
For commuters travelling outwards from Nairobi, the sequence of major landmarks makes the university relatively easy to identify:
Bomas → Galleria → Multimedia University → Ongata Rongai
This is particularly useful for first-time visitors who may not be familiar with individual stages.
Matatu Fare to Multimedia University
Fares between Nairobi and Multimedia University are not fixed throughout the day.
Prices can change depending on passenger demand, traffic, peak periods, weather and prevailing operating conditions.
Students and visitors should therefore confirm the fare before boarding rather than relying on an older quoted fare.
How Long Does the Journey Take?
Travel time from Nairobi CBD to Multimedia University depends heavily on traffic along Lang’ata Road and the approaches towards Rongai.
Morning and evening peak periods can significantly increase journey times.
Students attending classes, examinations, graduation ceremonies or appointments should allow additional travel time, particularly during weekday rush hours.
Multimedia University Contact
The university’s official contact information lists:
Multimedia University of Kenya
P.O. Box 15653-00503
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254 20 7252000
Email: info@mmu.ac.ke (MMU)
Other University Transport Guides in Nairobi
This article forms part of the Metros Universities and Colleges in Nairobi transport database.
Other guides in the series include:
- University of Nairobi Main Campus
- Technical University of Kenya (TUK)
- Kenyatta University Main Campus
- JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus
- Strathmore University
- USIU-Africa
- KCA University
These guides connect university locations with Nairobi’s wider public transport network, helping students, staff and visitors identify the appropriate corridor, matatu route, boarding point and nearby landmarks.
Multimedia University in One Line
Multimedia University of Kenya — Magadi Road, near Ongata Rongai
By public transport: Nairobi CBD → Route 125/Rongai-bound matatu → Lang’ata Road → Bomas → Galleria → Multimedia University.
For other routes across Nairobi, use the complete Metros Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database:
