Strathmore University is located in Madaraka, Nairobi, along Ole Sangale Road, close to the Mbagathi Way and Lang’ata Road transport corridors. Its position south of Nairobi CBD makes the university accessible by public transport from the city centre, Nairobi West, Lang’ata, Rongai and other parts of Nairobi.
This guide is part of the Metros Universities and Colleges in Nairobi transport database, connecting major campuses with Nairobi’s matatu and bus network.
For Nairobi-wide connections, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
Where is Strathmore University?
Strathmore University’s main campus is located along Ole Sangale Road in Madaraka, Nairobi.
The campus sits near the wider Madaraka, Nairobi West and Mbagathi Way area, south of Nairobi CBD.
When asking for directions, Strathmore University, Strathmore or Ole Sangale Road are useful destination references.
How to Get to Strathmore University from Nairobi CBD
From Nairobi CBD, use public transport travelling towards Madaraka, Nairobi West, Mbagathi Way or the surrounding southern Nairobi corridor.
Before boarding, tell the conductor that you are travelling to Strathmore University and confirm the most convenient alighting point.
Depending on the service used, you may need to complete the final section of the journey on foot or make a short local connection towards Ole Sangale Road.
Which Matatu Goes to Strathmore University?
There is no single Nairobi matatu route that serves every commuter travelling to Strathmore.
The appropriate service depends on where you start your journey.
From Nairobi CBD, look for services operating towards the Madaraka/Nairobi West/Mbagathi area and confirm with the conductor that the service provides convenient access to Strathmore University.
Do not board solely because a vehicle travels generally towards Lang’ata or Mbagathi; confirm the actual alighting point first.
From Nairobi West
Strathmore University is relatively close to Nairobi West.
Passengers already within Nairobi West should use a suitable local connection towards Madaraka/Ole Sangale Road or walk where practical and safe.
Because the exact journey depends on your starting point within Nairobi West, confirm the shortest local connection before travelling.
From Ongata Rongai
Passengers travelling from Ongata Rongai can use Route 125 Nairobi–Ongata Rongai along the Lang’ata Road corridor.
Tell the conductor that you are heading to Strathmore University in Madaraka and ask where to make the most convenient connection or alight for the university.
You may not need to travel all the way into the centre of Nairobi before connecting towards Madaraka.
From Kiserian
Passengers travelling from Kiserian can use Route 126 Nairobi–Kiserian through Ongata Rongai towards Nairobi.
Because this journey approaches Nairobi through the Lang’ata corridor, ask the conductor about the most practical connection towards Madaraka and Strathmore University.
From Kibera and Ngong Road
Passengers approaching from Kibera, Ngong Road and surrounding areas can use services towards the Mbagathi/Madaraka side of Nairobi or connect through an appropriate nearby transport node.
The Route 8 Nairobi–Kibera/Toi Market guide provides additional information about one of the nearby corridors.
Confirm the connection towards Strathmore before boarding.
From Kawangware and Waithaka
Passengers travelling from Kawangware and Waithaka can use Route 2 Nairobi–Kawangware–Waithaka towards central Nairobi.
Depending on the exact service and connection available, transfer towards the Madaraka/Mbagathi corridor for Strathmore University.
From Kasarani and Thika Road
Passengers travelling from Kasarani, Roysambu, Githurai, Kahawa, Ruiru and other Thika Road areas will generally need to cross from the northern side of Nairobi towards Madaraka.
Passengers from Kasarani can use Route 49 Nairobi–Kasarani towards central Nairobi before connecting to a service serving the Strathmore/Madaraka area.
Allow additional time because this journey crosses major sections of the city.
From Eastlands
Students travelling from Umoja, Kayole, Buruburu, Donholm, Embakasi and surrounding Eastlands neighbourhoods should identify a connection towards Madaraka, Nairobi West or central Nairobi.
The best route depends considerably on the starting neighbourhood.
Use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database to identify your first route before connecting towards Strathmore.
From Westlands and Kangemi
Passengers approaching from Westlands and Kangemi can use Nairobi-bound services along Waiyaki Way.
The Route 23 Nairobi–Kangemi–Westlands guide covers this corridor.
From central Nairobi, connect with public transport towards Madaraka and Strathmore University.
Where Should You Alight for Strathmore University?
Your best alighting point depends on the service being used.
Tell the conductor clearly:
“Strathmore University” or “Strathmore, Ole Sangale Road.”
Ask before boarding whether the vehicle passes close enough to the university or whether another connection will be required.
Strathmore University and Madaraka
Madaraka is an important geographical reference when travelling to Strathmore University.
A commuter unfamiliar with Ole Sangale Road may therefore find it easier to tell a conductor that they are travelling to Strathmore University in Madaraka.
This also helps distinguish the campus from other destinations along the wider Lang’ata and Mbagathi corridors.
Strathmore University and Mbagathi Way
Mbagathi Way is one of the important transport corridors near the Strathmore/Madaraka area.
This creates an important connection between the university destination database and Metros’ wider coverage of public transport serving southern Nairobi.
As the Metros database expands, the Strathmore guide should connect directly with relevant Mbagathi Way, Madaraka and Nairobi West transport pages.
Before Travelling to Strathmore University
Confirm the building, school, department, office or event venue you need before travelling.
If attending an examination, interview, conference, graduation or other time-sensitive event, allow extra travelling time because congestion can affect roads approaching Madaraka and Nairobi CBD.
First-time visitors should also allow time to locate the correct campus entrance after arriving.
Explore Universities and Colleges in Nairobi
Strathmore University forms part of the growing Metros Universities and Colleges in Nairobi transport database.
The cluster now connects:
University of Nairobi → Technical University of Kenya → Kenyatta University → JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus → Strathmore University
The next institution should be USIU-Africa, returning the database to the Thika Road/Roysambu university corridor.
For the wider network, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
Information last verified: September 2026.
