Kamakis | |
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Urban | |
Kamakis Location in Kenya | |
| Coordinates: 1°10′11″S 36°58′13″E / 1.169823°S 36.970401°E / -1.169823; 36.970401 | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| County | Kiambu County |
| District | Ruiru |
| Division | Githurai |
| Ward | Gatong'ora |
| Locality | Nairobi Eastern Bypass |
| Elevation | 1,520 m (4,990 ft) |
| Population (2019) | |
• Total | 41,060 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 00232 |
| Area code | 145 (B) |
| Climate | Cwb |
Kamakis (or Kamaki's) is an area located along the Nairobi Eastern Bypass Highway. Often referred to as "Nairobi's Nyama Choma Belt",1 the area is administratively in Ruiru, Kiambu County which by extension falls within the greater Nairobi Metropolitan Region.
Commerce
Kamakis started off as a Nyama choma (grilled meat) shopping center, often getting recognized among popular Nyama Choma joints in Kenya.2
With time, thanks to its strategic location, it metamorphosed into a commercial center featuring top-tier banks, fast-food joints like KFC and modern-day infrastructure.3
Danjose Academy, one of the leading academic primary institutions, is located in Ruiru, Kamakis
As of 2023, banks like DTB 4 and hospitals like the Aga Khan University Hospital 5 had since set up shop in the area.
References
References
- "The changing face of Kamakis, Nairobi's 'nyama choma' belt". Nation. 4 March 2023.
- "List of Popular Nyama Choma Joints in Kenya and Their Owners". Tuko. 8 September 2022.
- "The changing face of Kamakis, Nairobi's 'nyama choma' belt". Nation. 4 March 2023.
- "DTB Kenya Opens Three New Branches". Capital FM. 12 July 2022.
- "Aga Khan University Hospital Opens New Clinic in Kamakis". Capital FM. 26 July 2022.