Village Market is a major shopping, dining and entertainment destination located in Gigiri, Nairobi, along Limuru Road. Its location in northern Nairobi places it close to Runda, Rosslyn, the United Nations complex and several diplomatic missions.
For public transport connections across Nairobi, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers guide. Travellers planning journeys beyond Nairobi can also use the Kenya Domestic Flights: Airports, Airstrips & Flight Routes Guide for domestic air connections across Kenya.
Where Is Village Market Located?
Village Market is located in Gigiri along Limuru Road, north of Nairobi CBD.
Location: Gigiri, Nairobi
Main road: Limuru Road
Main transport corridor: Limuru Road
Nearby areas: Runda, Rosslyn and Gigiri
Nearby landmark: United Nations Office at Nairobi
The mall’s position along the Limuru Road corridor makes it accessible using public transport travelling towards Gigiri, Runda, Ruaka and destinations farther along Limuru Road.
How to Get to Village Market From Nairobi CBD
From Nairobi CBD, commuters should look for public transport travelling along Limuru Road towards Gigiri and Ruaka.
The general journey follows:
Nairobi CBD → Limuru Road → Gigiri → Village Market
When boarding, tell the conductor that your destination is Village Market and confirm that the vehicle passes close to the mall.
Which Matatu Goes to Village Market?
Matatus travelling towards Gigiri, Runda and Ruaka through Limuru Road are the most useful services for reaching Village Market.
Some services continuing towards Ruaka and destinations beyond it use the same general corridor.
Because individual operators may have different stopping patterns, confirm Village Market as your destination before boarding.
For the wider Nairobi network, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
Where to Board Matatus to Village Market in Nairobi CBD
Services travelling towards Gigiri, Ruaka and the Limuru Road corridor operate from designated boarding areas within Nairobi CBD.
The precise boarding location can vary depending on the operator and destination.
The Nairobi Bus Stations & Termini: Complete Guide to Matatu Stages and Destinations can help commuters identify Nairobi CBD boarding areas, stages, termini and the destinations they serve.
Tell the conductor that you are travelling to Village Market in Gigiri before boarding.
Where to Alight for Village Market
Passengers should ask the conductor for the closest convenient stop for Village Market.
The final section of the journey can then be completed towards the mall entrance.
Identifying Village Market as the destination when boarding is important because services operating along Limuru Road may continue towards Ruaka and other destinations.
Getting to Village Market From Ruaka
Ruaka and Village Market are connected through the Limuru Road corridor.
Commuters travelling from Ruaka can use Nairobi-bound public transport operating along Limuru Road and ask to alight for Village Market.
The general journey is:
Ruaka → Limuru Road → Gigiri → Village Market
Getting to Village Market From Two Rivers Mall
Two Rivers Mall and Village Market are located along the same wider Limuru Road transport corridor.
Commuters travelling from the Two Rivers/Ruaka side can use Nairobi-bound public transport along Limuru Road and alight in the Village Market/Gigiri area.
There is therefore no need to travel into Nairobi CBD when moving between these two destinations.
Getting to Village Market From Westlands
From Westlands, commuters can connect towards the Limuru Road/Gigiri area.
Depending on the available service, passengers may travel towards Parklands and northern Nairobi before continuing towards Gigiri.
The most practical connection will depend on the passenger’s exact starting point within Westlands.
Getting to Village Market From Thika Road
Passengers travelling from Kasarani, Roysambu, Zimmerman, Githurai and other Thika Road neighbourhoods can connect towards northern Nairobi and the Limuru Road corridor.
One straightforward option is:
Thika Road → Nairobi CBD → Limuru Road → Gigiri → Village Market
Depending on the starting point and available services, a connection across northern Nairobi may allow commuters to avoid the CBD.
Getting to Village Market From Eastlands
Passengers travelling from Umoja, Donholm, Buruburu, Kayole and other Eastlands neighbourhoods can travel towards Nairobi CBD before transferring to a service serving Gigiri or Ruaka.
The journey can therefore be planned as:
Eastlands → Nairobi CBD → Limuru Road → Village Market
Getting to Village Market From Ngong Road and Kawangware
From Kawangware, Kilimani, Ngong Road and neighbouring areas, commuters can connect towards Nairobi CBD before transferring to a Limuru Road service.
Passengers travelling from Kawangware can use the Route 2 Nairobi–Kawangware–Waithaka guide for information about the corridor towards central Nairobi.
The onward journey continues towards Gigiri and Village Market.
Getting to Village Market From Lang’ata and Ongata Rongai
Passengers travelling from Lang’ata, Karen and Ongata Rongai can travel towards Nairobi CBD before connecting to a Gigiri or Ruaka-bound service.
For passengers starting in Ongata Rongai, the Route 125 Nairobi–Ongata Rongai guide provides information about travel towards Nairobi.
The journey can then continue:
Nairobi CBD → Limuru Road → Gigiri → Village Market
Village Market and the Limuru Road Corridor
Village Market forms part of an important commercial corridor in northern Nairobi.
Several major shopping destinations are located along or accessible from the same corridor, including Village Market, Rosslyn Riviera and Two Rivers Mall.
Ruaka is also an important public transport centre farther along Limuru Road.
This creates a useful commuter chain:
Nairobi CBD → Gigiri/Village Market → Rosslyn → Two Rivers → Ruaka
Passengers travelling between destinations along this corridor may therefore be able to move between them without returning to Nairobi CBD.
Village Market Public Transport Guide
Destination: Village Market
Area: Gigiri
City: Nairobi
Main road: Limuru Road
Main transport corridor: Limuru Road/Gigiri/Ruaka
From Nairobi CBD: Use a Gigiri or Ruaka-bound service
Where to alight: Confirm Village Market with the conductor
For additional routes, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
More Nairobi Shopping Mall Guides
Village Market 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 include Two Rivers Mall, Thika Road Mall, Garden City Mall, BBS Mall, Sarit Centre, Westgate Shopping Mall, The Junction Mall, Galleria Mall and other shopping centres across Nairobi.
For Nairobi CBD boarding points and termini, use the Nairobi Bus Stations & Termini: Complete Guide to Matatu Stages and Destinations.
Information last verified: September 2026.
