United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) is located off Thika Road in the Roysambu/Kasarani area of Nairobi, along USIU Road. The university is accessible by public transport from Nairobi CBD and neighbourhoods along the Thika Road corridor, including Ngara, Roysambu, Kasarani, Githurai, Kahawa and Ruiru.
This guide is part of the Metros Universities and Colleges in Nairobi transport database, connecting major university campuses with Nairobi’s matatu and bus network.
For Nairobi-wide connections, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
Where is USIU-Africa?
USIU-Africa is located along USIU Road, off Thika Road, in the northern part of Nairobi.
The campus lies close to the Roysambu and Kasarani transport corridor, making Thika Road the principal public transport artery for many commuters travelling to the university.
When asking for directions, use USIU, USIU-Africa or USIU Road as the destination.
How to Get to USIU-Africa from Nairobi CBD
From Nairobi CBD, use a matatu travelling along Thika Road towards Roysambu/Kasarani and confirm with the conductor that you can alight at a convenient point for USIU.
USIU is not directly inside Nairobi CBD, so unlike the University of Nairobi or TUK, commuters need to travel north along the Thika Road corridor.
Tell the conductor that your destination is USIU before boarding.
Which Matatu Goes to USIU-Africa?
Matatus serving the Roysambu and Kasarani sections of Thika Road provide some of the most useful public transport connections towards USIU.
One important Metros route is Route 49 Nairobi–Kasarani.
Because individual matatu services may have different stopping points, confirm with the conductor where you should alight for USIU before beginning the journey.
From Nairobi CBD to USIU
Travel north from Nairobi CBD along the Thika Road corridor.
Ask the conductor to alert you at the appropriate point for USIU Road/USIU-Africa.
Depending on the exact service and stopping point, the final section towards the university entrance may require walking or a short local connection.
From Kasarani
Kasarani is one of the closest major public transport areas to USIU-Africa.
Passengers starting within Kasarani should identify a service or local connection towards USIU Road and the university.
The Route 49 Nairobi–Kasarani guide provides information about the wider Kasarani–Nairobi connection.
From Roysambu
Roysambu is another important reference point for commuters travelling to USIU.
Passengers already within the Roysambu area should look for the most convenient local connection towards USIU Road rather than travelling unnecessarily into Nairobi CBD.
Ask the conductor or local stage operators for the USIU connection.
From Githurai and Kahawa West
Passengers travelling from Githurai and Kahawa West can use services connecting with the Thika Road/Roysambu corridor.
The Route 44 Nairobi–Githurai/Kahawa West guide provides information about one of the major northern Nairobi public transport routes.
Depending on the service, passengers may need to change vehicles before reaching USIU Road.
From Ruiru
Passengers travelling from Ruiru should use Nairobi-bound services along Thika Road and alight or connect at the appropriate point for USIU.
Metros has mapped Route 145 Nairobi–Ruiru as part of the wider Thika Road transport network.
Tell the conductor that you are travelling to USIU so you do not continue unnecessarily towards Nairobi CBD.
From Kenyatta University
Students or visitors travelling between Kenyatta University Main Campus and USIU-Africa can use the Thika Road corridor.
Because the two universities are on different sections of the corridor, confirm the appropriate southbound service and USIU connection before boarding.
This creates a useful direct relationship between the Kenyatta University and USIU-Africa destination guides within the Metros database.
From Eastlands
Passengers travelling from Umoja, Kayole, Donholm, Buruburu, Embakasi and surrounding areas may be able to connect towards the northern Nairobi/Thika Road corridor without completing the entire journey through Nairobi CBD.
The best connection depends on the starting neighbourhood.
Use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database to identify the appropriate first route.
From Westlands and Kangemi
Passengers approaching from Westlands and Kangemi will need to connect from the Waiyaki Way side of Nairobi towards the Thika Road/Roysambu corridor.
The Route 23 Nairobi–Kangemi–Westlands guide covers the western approach to central Nairobi.
From there, connect with an appropriate service towards Roysambu and USIU.
From Ongata Rongai and Lang’ata
Passengers travelling from Ongata Rongai and Lang’ata face a longer cross-city journey.
From Ongata Rongai, Route 125 Nairobi–Ongata Rongai provides access towards central Nairobi.
From the central area, connect with a Thika Road service towards Roysambu/USIU.
Allow additional travelling time during peak periods.
Where Should You Alight for USIU-Africa?
Tell the conductor clearly:
“USIU” or “USIU Road.”
The precise alighting point depends on the matatu service being used.
Ask the conductor before boarding whether the vehicle provides a convenient connection to USIU Road and whether another local connection will be necessary.
USIU-Africa and Thika Road
Thika Road is the key transport corridor for reaching USIU from much of Nairobi.
This places USIU within the same broad commuter corridor as several other major institutions, including Kenyatta University and KCA University.
For Metros, this creates a strong Thika Road university corridor connecting campuses with existing matatu route pages.
USIU-Africa vs Other Universities on Thika Road
Students should be careful not to confuse university destinations along the corridor.
USIU-Africa, Kenyatta University and KCA University are separate institutions at different locations.
Simply boarding a Thika Road matatu is therefore not enough. Tell the conductor the exact university you are travelling to.
Before Travelling to USIU-Africa
Confirm the building, school, department, office or event venue before travelling.
Visitors should also check any campus access or identification requirements associated with their appointment or event.
For examinations, interviews, registration and other time-sensitive activities, allow additional travelling time because Thika Road congestion can significantly affect journey times.
Explore Universities and Colleges in Nairobi
USIU-Africa forms part of the Metros Universities and Colleges in Nairobi transport database.
The growing cluster now connects:
University of Nairobi → Technical University of Kenya → Kenyatta University → JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus → Strathmore University → USIU-Africa
The next destination should be KCA University in Ruaraka, strengthening the Thika Road university corridor further.
For the wider transport network, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
Information last verified: September 2026.
