Pan Africa Christian University (PAC University) Main Campus is located along Lumumba Drive in Roysambu, Nairobi, off Kamiti Road and close to the Thika Road corridor. The university identifies this as its Thika Road Campus and main campus. (Pamoja University)
Its position near Thika Superhighway makes the campus accessible from Nairobi CBD, Roysambu, Kasarani, Zimmerman, Githurai and other areas along Nairobi’s northern transport corridor.
For commuters travelling from elsewhere in Nairobi, the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers: Complete Commuter Guide provides connections into the Thika Road network.
Where is PAC University?
PAC University’s Main Campus is situated on Lumumba Drive, Roysambu.
Location: Lumumba Drive
Area: Roysambu
Access road: Off Kamiti Road
Main transport corridor: Thika Road
Nearby landmarks: Thika Road Mall (TRM) and Safari Park Hotel
PAC University specifically identifies TRM and Safari Park Hotel as nearby landmarks and says the campus is easily accessible because of its proximity to Thika Superhighway. (Pamoja University)
How to Get to PAC University from Nairobi CBD
PAC University gives particularly useful public-transport directions for students travelling from Nairobi CBD.
The university recommends taking Matatu Route 44 towards Kahawa West, alighting at the Lumumba Drive junction, and proceeding approximately 900 metres to the campus. (Pamoja University)
The general journey is:
Nairobi CBD → Murang’a Road → Pangani → Muthaiga → Thika Road → Roysambu → Lumumba Drive → PAC University
Metros’ Route 44 guide independently documents Roysambu as one of the major areas served on the Nairobi–Githurai/Kahawa West route. (Metros Kenya)
Read the Route 44 Nairobi to Githurai and Kahawa West: Matatu Stages, Stops and Guide.
Where to Board Route 44 in Nairobi
Route 44 matatus operate from central Nairobi with other services travelling towards Roysambu, Zimmerman, Githurai and Kahawa West.
Look for vehicles displaying:
44 – Githurai / Kahawa West
Boarding arrangements in Nairobi CBD can change, so passengers should confirm the current loading point before travelling.
The Nairobi Bus Stations, Matatu Stages and Termini Guide can help commuters understand Nairobi’s principal boarding areas.
Where to Alight for PAC University
Ask the conductor for Lumumba Drive junction/PAC University.
According to PAC University’s own directions, passengers using Route 44 should alight at the Lumumba Drive junction, from where the university is approximately 900 metres away. (Pamoja University)
Tell the conductor your destination before boarding so they can advise you when you reach the appropriate stage.
From Roysambu to PAC University
PAC University is within Roysambu, so commuters already in the area do not need to travel into Nairobi CBD.
The key destination is:
Lumumba Drive → PAC University Main Campus
Depending on where you are in Roysambu, you may walk, use a short local public-transport connection or take a boda boda for the final section.
From Kasarani to PAC University
Passengers travelling from Kasarani should connect towards Roysambu.
Kasarani and Roysambu are neighbouring transport zones along the Thika Road corridor, making it unnecessary to travel back into Nairobi CBD.
Passengers can connect towards Roysambu and then proceed to Lumumba Drive.
For the Kasarani corridor, see the Route 49 Nairobi to Kasarani Matatu Guide.
From Githurai to PAC University
Passengers from Githurai can use Nairobi-bound public transport along Thika Road and alight around Roysambu.
Route 44 is particularly useful because it connects Githurai, Zimmerman and Roysambu with Nairobi. (Metros Kenya)
Travelling towards Nairobi, the simplified direction is:
Githurai → Zimmerman → Roysambu → Lumumba Drive → PAC University
See the Route 44 Nairobi to Githurai and Kahawa West: Matatu Stages, Stops and Guide.
From Zimmerman to PAC University
Zimmerman is close to PAC University’s Roysambu location.
Passengers should connect towards Roysambu/Lumumba Drive rather than travelling into Nairobi CBD.
Metros’ Kamiti Road to Zimmerman: Public Transport Guide explains the local connection between Zimmerman, Kamiti Road and the Thika Road transport network.
Once near Lumumba Drive, proceed towards PAC University.
From Kenyatta University and Kahawa
Passengers coming from Kenyatta University or Kahawa can use Nairobi-bound services along Thika Road and alight at Roysambu.
The simplified journey is:
Kenyatta University/Kahawa → Githurai → Zimmerman → Roysambu → PAC University
Several services operate along this corridor. Metros’ Nairobi routes database identifies Routes 44, 45 and 46, among others, as serving sections of the Thika Road/Kahawa network. (Metros Kenya)
From Ruiru
Passengers travelling from Ruiru can board a Nairobi-bound matatu using Thika Road and alight at Roysambu.
Metros identifies Routes 145 and 146 among the Nairobi–Ruiru services using the Thika Road corridor. (Metros Kenya)
Tell the conductor you want to alight at Roysambu for PAC University.
From Umoja, Kayole and Embakasi
Passengers coming from Eastlands may connect to Thika Road through Outer Ring Road or travel through Nairobi CBD.
For commuters unfamiliar with the cross-city connections, a simpler journey is:
Umoja/Kayole/Embakasi → Nairobi CBD → Route 44 → Roysambu → Lumumba Drive → PAC University
The Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers: Complete Commuter Guide can be used to identify the appropriate first leg.
From Westlands, Kawangware and Other Areas
Passengers approaching from western Nairobi generally need to connect with the Thika Road transport network.
Depending on the starting point, this can be done through the CBD or another major interchange.
For someone unfamiliar with Nairobi’s cross-city network, the easiest journey to understand is:
Starting point → Nairobi CBD → Route 44 → Roysambu → PAC University
PAC University Main Campus vs Valley Road Campus
Passengers should confirm which PAC University campus they need before travelling.
PAC University operates two Nairobi campuses:
Thika Road Campus (Main Campus) — Lumumba Drive, Roysambu.
Valley Road Campus — within the CITAM Valley Road premises in Nairobi. (Pamoja University)
These are different locations.
If your admission letter, examination schedule or appointment specifies the Main Campus, your destination is the Roysambu campus covered in this guide.
PAC University and the Thika Road University Corridor
PAC University joins several universities located within or accessible from the Thika Road corridor.
These include KCA University, USIU-Africa, Kenyatta University and Zetech University farther towards Ruiru.
This creates a useful university transport corridor running broadly through:
Nairobi → Ruaraka → Roysambu → Kasarani → Githurai/Kahawa → Ruiru
The individual university guides should be used because each institution has a different final access road and alighting point.
Matatu Fare to PAC University
There is no permanent single fare to PAC University.
The amount paid depends on the boarding point, time of day, traffic, passenger demand and operator.
Passengers travelling during peak periods should expect fares and journey times to vary.
Confirm the fare before boarding.
How Long Does It Take?
Journey time from Nairobi CBD depends mainly on congestion along Murang’a Road, Pangani, Muthaiga and Thika Road.
Traffic around Roysambu can also increase journey times during peak periods.
Students travelling for examinations, interviews, registration or scheduled classes should allow additional time.
PAC University Contact Information
PAC University currently lists the following details for its main campus:
Pan Africa Christian University
Lumumba Drive, Roysambu
Off Kamiti Road
Nairobi, Kenya
Main Campus: +254 730 955000
Call Centre: +254 730 955555
Email: admissions@pacuniversity.ac.ke / enquiries@pacuniversity.ac.ke (Pamoja University)
Other University Transport Guides
This article forms part of the Universities and Colleges in Nairobi: Locations and How to Get There commuter database.
The growing database includes guides for 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, Daystar University, Riara University, Africa International University, Mount Kenya University Nairobi Campus and Zetech University.
For the wider public transport network, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers: Complete Commuter Guide.
PAC University in One Line
Pan Africa Christian University Main Campus is located along Lumumba Drive in Roysambu, off Kamiti Road.
From Nairobi CBD, PAC University recommends Route 44 towards Kahawa West, alighting at Lumumba Drive junction, approximately 900 metres from the campus. (Pamoja University)
