Makadara
Makadara is a residential and commercial neighbourhood situated in the eastern part of Nairobi, Kenya. It lies approximately 5 kilometres east of Nairobi’s central business district and is bounded by the Nairobi Airport to the north, the Thika Highway to the west, and the Makadara Estate to the south. The area falls within the Nairobi County administrative region and is part of the larger Eastlands area.
The neighbourhood developed rapidly in the 1960s and 1970s as part of Nairobi’s suburban expansion. During
Makadara hosts a number of educational institutions, including the Makadara Primary School and the nearby St.
Transport links are robust. The main artery is the Thika Highway, providing direct access to Nairobi’s central
Makadara’s urban character is complemented by its proximity to Nairobi Airport, which offers both domestic and