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NAIROBI'S Top Ten Suburbs And The Rents They Pay Monthly That Will Get Your Mind Blown Off If You're A HUSTLER

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Top 10 Least affordable suburbs in Kenya: 
 
1. Muthaiga 
Is number one least affordable suburb in Nairobi or probably in East Africa. Muthaiga is Nairobi’s long-established version of Americas Beverly Hills; it lies along shady roads that wind through lush wooded hills and valleys with streams that turn into quick-running rivers in the March-May and October-November rainy seasons. 
The area is home to wealthy Kenyans, but is better known for expatriates on long-term contracts or settled foreigners living in houses real estate agents term “ambassadorial”. The neighborhood has a very strong residents’ association that keeps a close eye on the maintenance, security and development of Muthaiga.Its home for a popular Golf club- Muthaiga Golf club & and neighboring Windsor Golf Club. 
 
Distance from Nairobi’s CBD; 5.7 KM 
 
*Average house price; Ksh 65 Million …(US$ 686,000) 
 
Average rental; Ksh 352,000 per month 
 
02. Runda Estate 
Located in a serene, quiet and peaceful environment. In Runda, a bevy of executive luxury vehicles glide the smooth driveways — Jaguars, Chryslers, the latest Mercedes Benz Compressors and hunch-backed BMW X6. It’s the largest gated community in Kenya and the Region. It currently retains the distinct status of being the ‘Most Secure’ estate in East Africa. Runda Estate is secured by a number of barriers, which are manned 24 hours by guards on Limuru Road, Kiambu Road, the UN Avenue and the access to Mumwe. Palatial residences are the norm in this lush suburb that is home to the country’s who’s who. 
 
Distance from Nairobi CBD; 14.5KM 
 
Average house price; Ksh 51 Million - (US$ 538,000) 
 
Average rental; Ksh350,000 per month 
 
03. Kitisuru, 
An upscale residential suburb of Nairobi. Kitisuru is a green and lush residential area beyond Westlands situated in a hilly undulating landscape. The houses here are occupied by high-end earning residents with expansive, its often sloping, gardens. It is the preferred residential area for families that have children attending the International School of Kenya, Peponi School and Rosslyn Academy. It is also in relative close vicinity of the UN complex and the Village market, a large shopping mall and cinema complex. At the same time it is not far from Westlands and all the facilities it has to offer. Security is very good in Kitisuru. 
 
Distance from Nairobi’s CBD; 9.5 KM 
 
Average house price; Ksh 50 Million - (US$ 527,000) 
 
Average rental; Ksh; 340,000 
 
04. Nyari Estate 
A quiet and plush upmarket estate and is famed for its exclusivity. It’s a few kilometres from Gigiri the hub of diplomatic entities including the UNEP, the United States Embassy, and Canadian High Commission among others. 
 
It is a favourite neighbourhood for many expatriates, high-level diplomats and affluent Kenyans. No public service vehicle is allowed here and on many occasions, one will spot high-end cabs picking or dropping passengers. Most of the units comprise spacious maisonettes boasting of penthouses with excellent finishing, well-manicured gardens complete with swimming pools and recreational courts such as a tennis or squash courts. 
 
Distance from Nairobi’s CBD; 20 KM 
 
Average house price; Ksh 45 Million - (US$ 475,000) 
 
Average unit price; Ksh8Million 
 
Average Rental price; KSh250, 000 
 
05. LOWER KABETE, 
A green and leafy suburb of Nairobi consisting of houses with gardens, maisonettes and apartment buildings. Lower Kabete is the home of University of Nairobi's business school campus. 
 
It is only 15 minutes’ drive from the city centre and a mere 5 minutes’ drive from all the supermarkets, gyms, restaurants, bars, nightclubs in Westlands and two of Nairobi's biggest shopping malls, Sarit Centre and the all-new Westgate shopping mall. It borders Waiyaki Way, the road that leads to Lavington and the main highway out towards the Great Rift Valley. 
 
Distance from Nairobi CBD; 15 KM 
 
Average house price; Ksh 42Million - (US$ 443,000) 
 
06. Rosslyn 
Is a wealthy suburb on the north side of the city, just south of the Limuru road, about a kilometre from Village Market (the city's most upmarket shopping centre). 
 
Rosslyn is a suburb of Nairobi carved out of former coffee plantations. It is a very green and lush area and mostly has houses with ample lawns. Rosslyn lies in close vicinity of the UN complex and the US and Canadian embassies. Rosslyn is also close to various schools such as the Rosslyn Academy and the International School of Kenya. Security is good here and the streets are patrolled by private security firms. Rosslyn is also close to the Village Market, a huge shopping mall and cinema complex. 
 
Distance from Nairobi CBD; 15 KM 
 
Average house price; Ksh 39Million …(US$ 412,000) 
 
07. Wispers 
Which is Located at Gigiri behind Police lines in the neighbourhood of KCB Computer Centre and United Nations Compound. Sixteen Minutes’ drive from the City centre. Whispers is a modern upmarket estate. 
 
Distance from Nairobi CBD; 9 KM 
 
Average house price; Ksh 38.5Million - (US$ 406,000) 
 
Average unit price; Ksh8Million 
 
08. Karen, 
It was named after Karen Blixen, the Danish author of the colonial memoir, Out of Africa; where her large farm occupied the land where the suburb now stands. The suburb is located south west of the city centre. It has a large European population and wealthy individuals, its home for the famous Nyumbani ophanage. 
 
Karen is one of the oldest residential areas in Nairobi. It is a cozy mix of old colonial bungalows and lovely villas that sit on sweeping grounds. Homes here are sought after and expensive. 
 
Distance from Nairobi’s CBD; 19 KM 
 
Average house price; Ksh 38 Million - (US$ 401,000) 
 
Average rental; Ksh, 150000 
 
09. Gigiri 
Or popularly known as “Giri”i s the hub of diplomatic entities including the UNEP, the United States Embassy, Canadian High Commission among others. It recently opened a new hotel attached to the trendy Village Market shopping and recreation complex, East Africa's largest all-in-one concept centre. 
 
Gigiri is a secure neighbourhood whose residents usually work for the US and Canadian embassies, the United Nations and the World Food Program. The neighbourhood is characterized by sleek townhouses and chic homes behind well-manicured gardens. 
 
Distance from Nairobi’s CBD; 8.5KM 
 
Average house price; Ksh 36 Million - (US$ 380,000) 
 
Average office rental; 
 
10. Kyuna Estate. 
Its in a lavish area with most roads covered in bougainvillea; Nairobi’s Kyuna Estate has become one of the most sought after residential areas by expatriates. The estate borders the more upmarket suburbs such as Loresho and Spring Valley. 
 
The nearby Kibarage slum provides casual labourers to the estate. It is located north of Westland’s between Waiyaki Way, Loresho Ridge and Kyuna Road with the main access road being the Lower Kabete Road. 
 
Kyuna is largely viewed as an upmarket area with a few old fashioned houses complete with servants’ quarters. This estate has few apartments, but is dotted with many mansions, double storey homes and villas with beautiful gardens. However, a few older buildings can be spotted. Most of the houses here are four and five bedroomed. 
 
Distance from Nairobi’s CBD; 7.6KM 
 
Average house price; Ksh 35.5 Million - (US$ 374,000) 
 
Average Rental price; KSh 250, 000</div>

NAIROBI'S Top Ten Suburbs And The Rents They Pay Monthly That Will Get Your Mind Blown Off If You're A HUSTLER

Top 10 Least affordable suburbs in Kenya: 1. Muthaiga Is number one least affordable suburb in Nairobi or probably in East Africa. Muth...

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RAILA Touches Down In A PRESIDENTIAL Private Jet As Fidel's Body And His Wife Plus Friends In Air Force Planes In KISUMU(PHOTOS)

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That's how his body arrived at Kisumu International Airport before proceeding to Kenyatta sports ground for public viewing.</div>

RAILA Touches Down In A PRESIDENTIAL Private Jet As Fidel's Body And His Wife Plus Friends In Air Force Planes In KISUMU(PHOTOS)

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FIDEL ODINGA Gets State Send Off As His Body Flown To Kisumu Aboard PRIVATE Jet,Air force And Police CHOPPERS

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The body of Fidel Odinga arrived in Kisumu aboard a Kenya Air force plane on Friday morning. 
 
The body was received by thousands of mourners who had waited patiently from the wee hours of the morning to pay their last respects to their fallen hero. 
 
What mesmerised thousands of mourners was the fact that Fidel's body was airlifted from Nairobi to Kisumu aboard Kenya Air force 212 plane. Apart from the body, the plane that touched down at 10.10 am, carried the widow Lwam Gatechew, Fidel's younger brother Raila Odinga Junior, Lwam's family members and friends. 
 
There was another plane, Kenya Air force one 306 which arrived at 10am carrying the former PM Raila Odinga. He was accompanied by former Westlands MP Fred Gumo, Siaya Senator James Orengo, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Chairman John Mbadi, Raila's elder brother Oburu Oginga and other friends. 
 
Earlier, there was a military chopper which had arrived before the two planes, then a Kenya Wildlife plane too, to set pace for the two planes carrying the bereaved families. 
 
There were also two charter planes ferrying Fidel's friends. 
 
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The plane that ferried the body of Fidel Odinga from Nairobi to Kisumu. (Photo:Titus Munala/Standard) 
Security was tight at the Kisumu International Airport as three land cruisers carrying General Service Unit (GSU) officers standby and at least four GSU and Kenya Police Service officers situated at every 100 metres from the airport to the Jomo Kenyatta Sportsground where viewing of the body was going to take place. 
 
The Airport's parking lot was full with relatives and friend's cars that had come to pay the last respects to Fidel. 
 
There were also two National Youth Service (NYS) lorries carrying officers attached to the elite RECCE squad. 
 
Kisumu Rugby Football club (KRFC) players were also at the airport donning their jerseys in memory of their fallen Chairman. 
 
Mourners were repulsed to avoid confusion that would have led to slow movement of the body from the airport to Jomo Kenyatta Sports ground. 
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FIDEL ODINGA Gets State Send Off As His Body Flown To Kisumu Aboard PRIVATE Jet,Air force And Police CHOPPERS

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I KILLED Fidel Odinga Uhuru's Friend PAUL KOBIA Brags To Friends

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Paul Kobia was early this week heard bragging to some patrons and the owner of Buffet Park, Mr Muya that he killed Hon Raila Odinga’s son, Fidel Odinga. In one of the most stupid showmanship, the thug and runaway killer who has connections right inside State House confessed to the patrons that he killed Fidel because he organised his assault. 
 
The confessions were heard by friends of Fidel who have revealed this to security officers. Kobia made the confession on Monday night at Buffet park. The security officers have refused to act because Paul Kobia enjoys State House protection. He moves around in a convoy of cars including police chase cars. Paul Kobia is also always armed with weapons including shotguns and pistols. 
 
It is not clear why Paul Kobia enjoys such kind of state protection. He is known to be a friend of Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko who has constantly refuted this saying that he is not a friend of Kobia.</div>

I KILLED Fidel Odinga Uhuru's Friend PAUL KOBIA Brags To Friends

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This Will Move You To Tears: What RAILA Did And Said Moments After FIDEL Was Declared DEAD

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Fidel Odinga was Raila's eldest son and he was seen as the heir apparent to the prime minister. His untimely death rocked the veteran in the most anguished way that many couldn't believe. 
 
Raila sat inconsolable beside the lifeless body of his son ‪#‎Fidel‬ for more than 6 hrs believing the son was just asleep. The pathologists had arrived in the morning and confirmed that Fidel was no more. 
 
Even when the medics,friends and relatives confirmed that Fidel was indeed dead,Raila kept assuring them that he was merely 
asleep,regularly checking his blood 
temperature amid sobs. 
 
Even when the demonstrators stormed in, he asked them to peacefully go in and see where the 'General' was sleeping. Its not until the family advised Lawyer Oraro to break the news personally to Raila. He finally 
bitterly took it in, leaving journalists and 
other mourners emotionally overloaded 
and the compound broke down in 
uncontrollable wails. 
 
Condolences and prayers to Raila and family.</div>

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