Route 24 connects Nairobi CBD with Karen and Hardy through Lang’ata Road. The service passes major destinations such as Bomas of Kenya and Galleria before continuing towards the residential, educational and commercial areas of Hardy and Karen.

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Route 24 at a glance

General route sequence

The commonly associated route direction is:

Nairobi CBD → Lang’ata Road → Bomas of Kenya → Galleria → Hardy → Karen

Some services may use different local roads or terminate at different points within Karen. Passengers should confirm the vehicle’s final destination before boarding.

Boarding Route 24 in Nairobi

Route 24 matatus and buses may board from stages serving Karen-bound passengers in Nairobi CBD. Stage arrangements can change, so commuters should verify the current boarding location.

Look for vehicles displaying:

• Route 24
• Karen
• Hardy
• Bomas

Ask whether the vehicle continues to your specific destination within Karen.

Lang’ata Road section

Route 24 uses Lang’ata Road when travelling away from central Nairobi. This section provides access or connections towards Nairobi West, Wilson Airport, T-Mall, Lang’ata and other southern Nairobi destinations.

Passengers travelling to an intermediate stop should tell the conductor before departure.

Bomas of Kenya and Galleria

Bomas is an important interchange between Lang’ata Road and routes heading towards Karen, Ongata Rongai and Kiserian. Galleria is another major landmark used by commuters to identify their stop or make onward connections.

Check whether the vehicle enters the shopping-centre area or drops passengers at the nearest roadside stage.

Travelling to Hardy

Hardy covers a wide area with schools, offices, attractions and residential developments. Give the conductor the name of the specific road, institution or landmark required.

Some destinations may require a short walk, boda boda or taxi connection from the nearest Route 24 stop.

Arriving in Karen

Karen is geographically extensive and does not have one stop that serves every destination. A matatu displaying “Karen” may terminate at the shopping centre or use a route that does not pass close to your destination.

Confirm whether the vehicle serves:

• Karen Shopping Centre
• Hardy
• Bogani Road connections
• Karen Road connections
• Nearby schools or institutions
• Your required estate or junction

Route 24 compared with nearby services

Always use the displayed destination because services can share parts of Lang’ata Road before separating at Bomas or another junction.

Return journey to Nairobi CBD

For the return trip, locate an authorised Nairobi-bound stage in Karen or Hardy. Confirm where the vehicle terminates in the CBD because operators may use different final stages.

Passengers boarding near Bomas or Galleria should ensure the vehicle is heading towards Nairobi rather than Rongai or Kiserian.

Travel time

Travel time depends on the boarding point, final destination and congestion along Lang’ata Road. Delays are common around major junctions, Bomas and Galleria during morning and evening peaks.

Karen’s dispersed road network can add time after leaving the main corridor.

Fare information

Fares depend on distance, traffic, demand, weather and time of travel. Trips to Hardy or deeper sections of Karen may cost more than journeys ending at Bomas or Galleria.

Fares vary and can change at any time.

Commuter tips

• Check for Route 24 and the correct destination.
• State the exact Karen or Hardy landmark required.
• Confirm whether the vehicle continues beyond Galleria.
• Ask about first- or last-mile connections.
• Verify the Nairobi CBD terminus for the return trip.
• Allow extra travel time during Lang’ata Road peak hours.

Master-page entry

Route 24 — Karen / Hardy
Via Lang’ata Road through Bomas of Kenya and Galleria towards Hardy and Karen.