Travelling from Nairobi CBD to Industrial Area is a common daily journey for workers, traders, students, suppliers and visitors heading to one of Nairobi’s largest employment and commercial districts.
However, Industrial Area is not a single destination. The district stretches across several important roads, including Enterprise Road, Lunga Lunga Road, Likoni Road and Lusaka Road, meaning the correct matatu depends on the exact road, company, factory or landmark you are visiting.
Routes 70 and 71 are among the principal matatu services connecting Nairobi CBD with the Industrial Area and Lunga Lunga corridor. (Metros)
Before travelling, it is therefore useful to know your exact destination within Industrial Area.
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Nairobi CBD to Industrial Area at a Glance
| Journey information | Details |
|---|---|
| Origin | Nairobi CBD |
| Destination | Nairobi Industrial Area |
| Main matatu routes | Routes 70 and 71 |
| Major Industrial Area roads | Enterprise Road, Lunga Lunga Road, Likoni Road, Lusaka Road |
| Major connection | General Motors/Mombasa Road |
| Eastern connection | Donholm |
| Journey type | Major employment commuter corridor |
| Return direction | Industrial Area → Nairobi CBD |
Which Matatu Goes From Nairobi CBD to Industrial Area?
Routes 70 and 71 are among the main matatu route numbers associated with travel between Nairobi CBD and Industrial Area.
Metros’ existing Route 70/71 guide identifies the general service as:
Nairobi CBD → Industrial Area → Enterprise Road area → Lunga Lunga Road. (Metros)
But passengers should not select a matatu using the route number alone.
Before boarding, tell the conductor whether your destination is around:
- Enterprise Road
- Lunga Lunga Road
- Likoni Road
- Lusaka Road
- General Motors
- Another internal Industrial Area road or business
If you know the company name or nearest landmark, mention that as well.
Read the complete Route 70/71 Industrial Area & Lunga Lunga guide →
Where to Board Industrial Area Matatus in Nairobi CBD
Matatus serving Industrial Area operate from CBD stages used by vehicles heading towards the Industrial Area and Lunga Lunga corridor.
Because Nairobi CBD loading arrangements can change, commuters should confirm the current boarding point before travelling rather than relying on an old stage location. This is also the guidance in the existing Metros Route 70/71 guide. (Metros)
The Metros Nairobi Bus Stations and Matatu Stages database can help passengers understand the wider CBD boarding network.
View Nairobi Bus Stations, Matatu Stages & Termini →
When you reach the stage, ask specifically for the service closest to your Industrial Area destination.
Nairobi CBD to Enterprise Road
Enterprise Road is one of Industrial Area’s principal employment and transport corridors.
Passengers travelling to factories, warehouses, garages, offices and other businesses along Enterprise Road should tell the conductor their specific destination before boarding.
The wider corridor can broadly be understood as:
Nairobi CBD → Lusaka Road → Enterprise Road → Industrial Area
Enterprise Road also provides an important onward connection towards General Motors and Mombasa Road. The existing Metros Industrial Area–GM guide identifies Lusaka Road and Enterprise Road as the principal approach towards that interchange. (Metros)
Read Industrial Area to General Motors Matatu Route & Commuter Guide →
Nairobi CBD to Lunga Lunga Road
Passengers whose workplace is around Lunga Lunga Road should look for services specifically operating through the Lunga Lunga side of Industrial Area.
Route 70 is one of the services documented by Metros for this corridor, while Routes 71/72 also operate through the wider Lunga Lunga and Industrial Area network. (Metros)
Read Route 70 Nairobi to Lunga Lunga Road & Industrial Area →
The road contains numerous factories, warehouses, workshops and commercial premises, so simply saying “Lunga Lunga” may still leave you some distance from your actual destination.
Know your company, junction or nearest landmark.
Nairobi CBD to Likoni Road
Likoni Road provides another important entrance into Industrial Area.
Route 71 serves this side of the network, travelling through the broader corridor:
Nairobi CBD → Jogoo Road → City Stadium → Likoni Road → BAT → Lunga Lunga Road → Donholm. (Metros)
That makes Route 71 particularly useful for passengers whose Industrial Area destination is closer to Likoni Road, BAT or Lunga Lunga Road.
Read Route 71 Nairobi to Industrial Area & Donholm →
Nairobi CBD to Lusaka Road
Passengers heading towards the western side of Industrial Area may encounter services using Lusaka Road.
Lusaka Road provides a connection from the CBD side towards Enterprise Road and deeper into the industrial district.
For some journeys, the movement can be understood as:
Nairobi CBD → Lusaka Road → Enterprise Road → Industrial Area
Passengers should tell the conductor if their destination is actually on Lusaka Road so that they do not continue farther than necessary.
Nairobi CBD to General Motors Through Industrial Area
Industrial Area can also provide access towards the General Motors (GM) area and Mombasa Road.
Metros’ existing GM guide describes the general connection as:
Nairobi CBD → Lusaka Road → Enterprise Road → General Motors → Mombasa Road connections. (Metros)
GM is useful both as a destination and as an interchange for passengers continuing along Mombasa Road.
From the wider Mombasa Road corridor, connections are available towards areas such as Imara Daima, Cabanas, Pipeline, Embakasi, Mlolongo, Athi River and Kitengela, depending on the service used. (Metros)
Read Enterprise Road to Mombasa Road Matatu Services & Connections →
Route 70 or Route 71: Which Should You Use?
The choice should be based primarily on where inside Industrial Area you need to go.
Route 70
Route 70 serves the Industrial Area/Lunga Lunga corridor and is particularly relevant to passengers travelling towards Likoni Road and Lunga Lunga Road. (Metros)
View Route 70 Nairobi–Lunga Lunga/Industrial Area →
Route 71
Route 71 connects Nairobi CBD with Industrial Area and Donholm, using Jogoo Road, City Stadium, Likoni Road, BAT and Lunga Lunga Road. (Metros)
View Route 71 Nairobi–Industrial Area–Donholm →
Routes 71/72
Routes 71 and 72 also share parts of the Lunga Lunga/Industrial Area corridor and provide connections towards Donholm. (Metros)
View Route 71/72 Lunga Lunga Road Guide →
The best vehicle is therefore the one that serves the road closest to your destination, not necessarily the first vehicle displaying “Industrial Area.”
Industrial Area to Donholm
Industrial Area also connects directly with the Donholm transport network.
Routes 71 and 72 provide connections between Donholm and Industrial Area through Likoni Road and Lunga Lunga Road. (Metros)
This is particularly useful for commuters who need to continue towards Donholm rather than returning to Nairobi CBD.
View Donholm Road Matatu Routes & Public Transport Guide →
Donholm also provides onward connections towards Outer Ring Road, Embakasi, Pipeline, Umoja and other parts of Eastlands. (Metros)
How Long Does Nairobi CBD to Industrial Area Take?
There is no reliable fixed journey time between Nairobi CBD and Industrial Area.
Travel conditions are affected by:
- CBD traffic
- Industrial Area congestion
- Heavy trucks and delivery vehicles
- Factory opening and closing periods
- Traffic along Jogoo Road
- Conditions around City Stadium
- Likoni and Lunga Lunga Road traffic
- The exact Industrial Area destination
The existing Route 70/71 and Route 71 guides both identify congestion and commercial traffic as significant factors affecting journey times. (Metros)
If you are reporting for work, an interview, delivery or appointment at a specific time, allow additional travel time.
Nairobi CBD to Industrial Area Matatu Fares
Matatu fares between Nairobi CBD and Industrial Area are not permanently fixed.
The amount charged can depend on:
- Destination
- Time of day
- Passenger demand
- Traffic conditions
- Route used
- Weather
- Individual operating conditions
Fares vary and can change at any time.
Confirm the current fare before boarding.
Returning From Industrial Area to Nairobi CBD
For the return journey, identify the nearest Nairobi-bound stage serving your section of Industrial Area.
Passengers around Lunga Lunga and Likoni roads can use Nairobi-bound services operating back through the Industrial Area corridor.
For example, the Route 71 return journey generally operates:
Donholm → Lunga Lunga Road → BAT → Likoni Road → City Stadium → Jogoo Road → Nairobi CBD. (Metros)
Passengers around Enterprise Road may have different boarding options.
Ask where the nearest CBD-bound vehicle stops before leaving your destination.
Before Travelling to Industrial Area
Industrial Area is much easier to navigate when you know the precise destination.
Instead of telling the conductor:
“Industrial Area.”
It is better to say something such as:
“Enterprise Road near [company/landmark].”
or
“Lunga Lunga near [company/junction].”
This helps the conductor identify the most appropriate stage.
If you are visiting an unfamiliar business, save its map location and identify the nearest major road before beginning the journey.
Other Industrial Area Transport Guides
This Nairobi CBD guide forms part of the wider Metros Industrial Area commuter network.
For detailed information about the district itself, including its major roads, matatu routes and connections:
View Nairobi Industrial Area Transport: Matatu Routes, Roads & Connections →
You can also continue with:
Route 70 – Lunga Lunga Road & Industrial Area →
Route 70/71 – Industrial Area & Lunga Lunga →
Route 71 – Industrial Area & Donholm →
Route 71/72 – Lunga Lunga Road →
Industrial Area to General Motors →
Enterprise Road to Mombasa Road →
Explore the Wider Metros Transport Network
If Industrial Area is only one part of your journey, use the wider Metros transport databases to plan your connection.
Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers →
Nairobi Matatu SACCOs, Routes & Destinations →
Nairobi Bus Stations, Matatu Stages & Termini →
Nairobi to JKIA Airport Transport →
Nairobi Commuter Rail Routes & Stations →
Kenya Train Routes, SGR & Commuter Rail →
Nairobi Metro Lines & Underground Railway →
Nairobi CBD to Industrial Area: The Key Point
For most passengers, the most important thing is not simply finding a matatu marked Industrial Area.
First identify whether your destination is closest to Enterprise Road, Lunga Lunga Road, Likoni Road, Lusaka Road, GM or another internal road. Then choose the service that reaches that particular section.
That approach can reduce unnecessary walking, transfers and confusion once you reach Nairobi’s Industrial Area.
