Thika Road Mall, commonly known as TRM, is a major shopping and entertainment destination located along Thika Road in Roysambu, Nairobi. Its position next to one of Nairobi’s busiest public transport corridors makes the mall accessible by matatus operating between Nairobi CBD, Roysambu, Kasarani, Zimmerman, Githurai and other areas along Thika Road.
This guide explains where TRM is located, which public transport corridor serves the mall, where to board from Nairobi CBD, where to alight and how to get there from different parts of Nairobi.
Where Is Thika Road Mall Located?
Thika Road Mall is located in Roysambu along Thika Road, north of Nairobi CBD.
Location: Roysambu, Nairobi
Road: Thika Road
Main transport corridor: Thika Road
Nearest major areas: Roysambu, Kasarani and Zimmerman
TRM is a prominent landmark along the Thika Road corridor and is commonly used as a reference point by commuters travelling through Roysambu.
How to Get to TRM From Nairobi CBD
From Nairobi CBD, commuters can use matatus travelling along Thika Road towards Roysambu, Kasarani and neighbouring destinations.
The general journey is:
Nairobi CBD → Pangani/Muthaiga → Thika Road → Roysambu → TRM
Tell the conductor that you are travelling to TRM or Roysambu when boarding so that you can confirm the appropriate alighting point.
Which Matatu Goes to TRM?
Several matatu services travelling along Thika Road pass through or near Roysambu.
One of the relevant Metros routes is Route 49 Nairobi–Kasarani, which connects Nairobi CBD with Kasarani through the Thika Road corridor.
Other services heading towards Roysambu, Kasarani, Zimmerman and destinations farther along Thika Road may also provide access to the area.
Because route operations and stopping patterns can change, commuters should confirm with the conductor that the vehicle passes TRM or Roysambu before boarding.
Where to Board Matatus to TRM in Nairobi CBD
Matatus serving Thika Road destinations operate from several boarding areas within Nairobi CBD depending on the route and operator.
Passengers should identify a service heading towards Roysambu or Kasarani and confirm TRM as their destination before boarding.
The Nairobi Bus Stations & Termini: Complete Guide to Matatu Stages and Destinations provides information about CBD boarding areas, matatu stages, termini and the destinations they serve.
Where to Alight for TRM
Ask the conductor to drop you at TRM/Roysambu.
Because the mall is situated along the Thika Road corridor, passengers using services that continue towards Kasarani, Zimmerman, Githurai and other northern Nairobi destinations can alight in the Roysambu area and proceed towards the mall.
Always confirm the safest and most convenient alighting point with the conductor.
Getting to TRM From Kasarani
TRM is relatively close to Kasarani.
Commuters travelling from Kasarani can use public transport heading towards Nairobi CBD through Thika Road and alight at Roysambu near TRM.
The journey generally follows:
Kasarani → Roysambu → TRM
The Route 49 Nairobi–Kasarani guide provides more information about this corridor.
Getting to TRM From Githurai
Commuters travelling from Githurai can use Nairobi-bound public transport operating along Thika Road.
The general journey is:
Githurai → Kahawa → Kasarani/Roysambu → TRM
Passengers should tell the conductor they want to alight at TRM before reaching the Roysambu area.
The Route 44 Nairobi–Githurai–Kahawa West guide provides additional information for commuters using the wider Thika Road transport network.
Getting to TRM From Eastlands
Passengers travelling from Umoja, Donholm, Buruburu, Kayole and surrounding Eastlands neighbourhoods have several possible connections depending on their starting point.
One straightforward option is:
Eastlands → Nairobi CBD → Thika Road → Roysambu → TRM
Some commuters may be able to connect towards Thika Road through other interchange points without entering the CBD.
Getting to TRM From Westlands
From Westlands, commuters can travel towards the CBD or use an available connection towards the Thika Road side of Nairobi before transferring to a Roysambu or Kasarani-bound service.
The most practical connection will depend on the passenger’s starting point within Westlands and the services operating at the time.
Getting to TRM From Ngong Road and Kawangware
Commuters travelling from Kawangware, Kilimani, Ngong Road and surrounding western Nairobi neighbourhoods can travel towards Nairobi CBD before connecting to a Thika Road service.
For passengers coming from Kawangware, the Route 2 Nairobi–Kawangware–Waithaka guide provides information about travel towards central Nairobi.
The journey can then continue:
Nairobi CBD → Thika Road → Roysambu → TRM
TRM and the Thika Road Transport Corridor
TRM’s location makes it part of one of Nairobi’s most important public transport corridors.
Thika Road connects Nairobi CBD with major residential and commercial areas including Ruaraka, Roysambu, Kasarani, Zimmerman, Githurai and Kahawa.
Several shopping destinations are also located along this corridor, including Mountain Mall, Garden City Mall and TRM.
This means commuters travelling along Thika Road can reach several major shopping centres using the same general transport corridor.
TRM Public Transport Guide
Destination: Thika Road Mall (TRM)
Area: Roysambu
Road: Thika Road
Main transport corridor: Thika Road
From Nairobi CBD: Use a Roysambu/Kasarani-bound service
Where to alight: TRM/Roysambu area
For additional route information, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
More Nairobi Shopping Mall Guides
TRM is part of the Metros Shopping Malls in Nairobi database covering major shopping destinations and how commuters can reach them using public transport.
Other destinations in the database include Two Rivers Mall, Garden City Mall, BBS Mall, Sarit Centre, Westgate, Village Market, The Junction Mall, Galleria Mall and other major shopping centres across Nairobi.
For CBD boarding points, use the Nairobi Bus Stations & Termini: Complete Guide to Matatu Stages and Destinations.
Information last verified: September 2026.
