Makandara
District of Athi River
in Machakos, Kenya

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-1.456 and 36.978 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -1° 27' 22" and E 36° 58' 41"
Currency and Currency Code:
Shilling - KES
Spoken languages:
English, Swahili
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 08:29 PM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:27 am and 5:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.819 and -140.068 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Anaho
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Kenya in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Kenya.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Kenya. Last Update: 2024-04-24 08:14:40

Delve into Makandara

The district Makandara of Athi River in Machakos is a district located in Kenya about 15 mi south-east of Nairobi, the country's capital town.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nairobi, Machakos, Kiambu, Kajiado and Wote. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 46%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 90% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

20°C (67 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

21°C (69 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Moderate rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

18°C (64 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Mvua yasababisha maafa nchini

Published: April 21, 2012
Length: 55:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: KTN Kenya

http://ktnkenya.tv/ Mvua ambayo imekuwa ikiendelea kunyesha kote nchini imesababisha madhara makubwa baada ya nyumba kusombwa na watu kupoteza maisha katika sehemu mbalimbali nchini.


Giraffe feeding at Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, Kenya

Published: January 10, 2012
Length: 52:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: googarra

Hand feeding one of the Rothschild Giraffes at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya.


FIA Foundation / AA Kenya Children's Traffic Park Programme P2

Published: June 26, 2014
Length: 51:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Automobile Association of Kenya

FIA Foundation / AA Kenya Children's Traffic Park Programme.


FIA Foundation / AA Kenya Children's Traffic Park Programme P1

Published: June 26, 2014
Length: 24:38 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Automobile Association of Kenya

FIA Foundation / AA Kenya Children's Traffic Park Programme.


JKIA FIRE 10/10 - Plane seen flying overhead a burning arrivals terminal

Published: August 08, 2013
Length: 43:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Segeni Ngethe

You can see a plane flying overhead as the arrivals terminal burns. Part 10 of 10 clips taken on Weds Aug 07th, when a fire broke out at the arrivals section of JKIA (Jomo Kenyatta International...


Landing Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - Kenya Airways (good terminal view)

Published: September 21, 2013
Length: 01:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ArcticEwi

From 07:10 there's a good view from the terminal/arrivals hall which was completely destroyed by a huge fire just weeks before. Flight from Lilongwe LLW/FWKI to Nairobi NBO/HKJK Date 08 Sep...


Landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi, Kenya

Published: May 25, 2013
Length: 48:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: docmsk38

Landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi, Kenya onboard a South African Airways Airbus A319-100 routing from OR Tambo International (JNB), Johannesburg, South Africa.


The A330-300 Nairobi Landing HD

Published: May 21, 2011
Length: 03:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: dnhug

Noseview of the SWISS Intl. Air Lines Airbus 330-300 landing in Nairobi Jomo Intl. Airport., the short version. Route : Zurich LSZH to Nairobi JOMO HKJK Filmed : 2011 Flight Time : 7:00 aprox...


Taj Mall Shopping Complex.mp4

Published: January 07, 2013
Length: 15:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Joseph Mungai

Taj Mall, Embakasi, Nairobi is a magnificent shopping complex. It is located at the junction of outer ring road and the new airport North road. The anchor tenant is Uchumi supermarkets. I went...


FlySAX DC-9-14 Takeoff from Nairobi, 14JUN14

Published: June 23, 2014
Length: 56:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ian M - flymajj

Window view from FlySAX Douglas DC-9-14 5Y-XXA dueing takeoff from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO), Kenya. Operating Fly540 flight 5H403 to Kisumu on 14th June 2014. This aircraft was ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Wilson Airport (Kenya)

Wilson Airport is an airport in Kenya.

Located at -1.32, 36.815 (Lat. / Lng.), about 15 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nairobi, Airports in Kenya, ,

Daystar University

Daystar University is a chartered inter-denominational and evangelical Christian University in Nairobi, Kenya. The university has produced over 12,000 graduates since its inception in Kenya in 1974. The current Vice Chancellor is Dr. Timothy Wachira. The university continues to produce graduates who are serving in various capacities in Africa.

Located at -1.44219, 37.048 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Private universities and colleges in Kenya, Education in Nairobi, Machakos District, Education in Eastern Province (Kenya), Christianity in Kenya, Association of Commonwealth Universities

Moi Air Base

Moi Air Base, formerly known as RAF Eastleigh and Eastleigh Airport is a military airport located to the east of Nairobi, in the Eastleigh suburb. The airport is used by the Kenya Air Force. Additionally, the air base is the home of the East African School of Aviation run by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, which was established at the airport in 1954 as the DCA training school. The airport is also used to train Kenyan Air Cadets.

Located at -1.2782, 36.8605 (Lat. / Lng.), about 15 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nairobi, Airports in Kenya

Nyayo National Stadium

Nyayo National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located near the city centre. The stadium holds 30,000 people and was built in 1983. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The popular AFC Leopards football club plays most of its home games at Nyayo stadium. The stadium is also used for athletics and various ceremonies. Other facilities at the Nyayo Stadium include a gymnasium and a 50-metre swimming pool.

Located at -1.30361, 36.8242 (Lat. / Lng.), about 15 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues completed in 1983, Football venues in Kenya, Sports venues in Kenya, Sport in Nairobi, National stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums in Kenya

Athi River (town)

Athi River is a town outside Nairobi, Kenya in Eastern Province. It is also known as Mavoko. The town hosts Mavoko municipal council and headquarters of Mavoko division which is part of the Machakos District. It has an urban population of 22,000 and a total population of 48,260 (1999 census), and is relatively industrialised,with six cement factories located within its vicinty.

Located at -1.45, 36.9833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Machakos District, Populated places in Eastern Province (Kenya), Athi-Galana-Sabaki River

Nairobi City Stadium

Nairobi City Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located east of the city centre. The stadium is owned by the Nairobi City Council. The stadium was originally known as African Stadium. then Renamed to Donholm Road Stadium. It was renamed to Jogoo Road Stadium after Kenya gained independence in 1963 and finally to Nairobi City Stadium. It was the principal stadium in Nairobi until the 1980s when Nyayo National Stadium and Moi International Sports Centre were built.

Located at -1.29222, 36.8422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 15 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Kenya, Football venues in Kenya, Sport in Nairobi, Multi-purpose stadiums in Kenya

Starehe Boys' Centre and School

Starehe Boys' Centre and School (popularly known as "Starehe") is a partial-board, boys-only school in Nairobi, Kenya. The school was founded in 1959 by Dr. Geoffrey William Griffin, MBS, OBE, Geoffrey Gatama Geturo and Joseph Kamiru Gikubu. It started as a rescue centre. Starehe and Brookhouse School are the only African schools south of the Sahara and north of the Limpopo distinguished as Round Square members.

Located at -1.28043, 36.8402 (Lat. / Lng.), about 15 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Kenya, Education in Nairobi, Boys' schools in Kenya, Round Square schools, Educational institutions established in 1959

Embakasi

Embakasi is a division of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. It is located east of the central business district. As a residential estate it houses mostly lower middle income citizens. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the main airport of Nairobi is located in Embakasi and it was known as Embakasi Airport when it was opened in 1958. Embakasi is considered part of Nairobi's Eastlands area, lying to the south-east of Nairobi province.

Located at -1.3, 36.9167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Nairobi

Carnivore (restaurant)

Carnivore is an open-air restaurant in the Langata suburb of Nairobi, Kenya. Carnivore's specialty is meat, and features an all-you-can-eat meat buffet. They serve a wide variety of meat and are famous for their game meat. It is a popular tourist destination. In 1999, the restaurant seated 350 people and the restaurant's 330 employees served over 1000 people per day. The game, including giraffe, wildebeest, ostrich and crocodile, is raised on Hopcraft Ranch, 25 miles outside Nairobi.

Located at -1.329, 36.8005 (Lat. / Lng.), about 15 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Nairobi, Restaurants in Kenya, Restaurants in South Africa, Restaurants established in 1980, 1980 establishments in Kenya

Solar Ice Rink

The Solar Ice Rink is an ice rink located in Nairobi, Kenya. The rink is located in the Panari Sky Centre, a large retail, leisure and hotel accommodation complex. Opened in 2005, the Solar Ice Rink is the largest rink in Africa, and the first rink in East Africa and Central Africa. The rink cost US$700,000 to build. The rink covers an area of 1,400 square metres, and can accommodate 200 skaters.

Located at -1.32903, 36.8558 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sport in Nairobi, Sports venues in Kenya

Nairobi Railway Museum

The Nairobi Railway Museum is a railway museum in Nairobi, Kenya, adjacent to Nairobi railway station. Containing exhibits from the defunct East African Railways, it was opened in 1971 by East African Railways and Harbours Corporation. It is today operated by Kenya Railways. The museum has maintained its rail connection. This allows for the efficient movement of museum exhibits for maintenance etc. It also allows additions to the collection to be easily placed on site.

Located at -1.29306, 36.8225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 16 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Kenya, Buildings and structures in Nairobi, Rail transport in Kenya, Railway museums in Kenya, National railway museums

A109 road (Kenya)

The A109 road is the main road link between the Kenyan cities of Nairobi and Mombasa. It is also known as The Mombasa road. For the majority of the distance, the road runs adjacent to the Nairobi-Mombasa main line, itself a branch of the Uganda Railway. It is also regarded as one of the most dangerous roads in the country due to the many hundreds of road deaths that have occurred in the last few years.

Located at -1.2927, 36.8204 (Lat. / Lng.), about 16 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in Kenya

Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development

Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development (KISWCD) is a community-focused development and training institution without any governmental, religious or political affiliation. KISWCD was initiated in 1997 and incorporated on 22 June 2000 as a private company limited by guarantee. It was registered by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology on 22 August 2002 as a training institution.

Located at -1.28701, 36.8376 (Lat. / Lng.), about 15 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Technical universities and colleges, Universities and colleges in Kenya, Education in Kenya, Educational institutions established in 1997

Highway Secondary School

The Highway Secondary is a public secondary (O - level) day school for boys located in Nairobi's South B suburb, Kenya. The school is named for the Mombasa Highway that runs along the school's southern perimeter. The school is classified as a provincial day school.

Located at -1.31753, 36.8369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 14 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Kenya, Education in Nairobi, Educational institutions established in 1962

Mukuru kwa Njenga

Mukuru kwa Njenga is a slum in the East of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. It belongs to Embakasi Constituency. It is one of the largest slums in Nairobi. Kenyan international footballer Patrick Oboya was born in Mukuru kwa Njenga. Among other major slums in Nairobi are Korogocho, Kibera and Mathare. The population of the slum exceeds 100,000. Kwa Njenga Primary School exists there. The Medical Missionary of Mary has a hospital there. There have been cholera deaths in 2009.

Located at -1.30472, 36.885 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Nairobi, Shanty towns, Slums in Africa

Nairobi railway station

Nairobi railway station is a railway station located in Nairobi, Kenya. The station is on the Uganda Railway, and runs services to Mombasa three times per week. There has, however, been suggestion that daily services will resume from around Easter 2010 for the first time since August 2004.

Located at -1.29166, 36.8286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 15 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kenya, Rail transport in Kenya, Buildings and structures in Nairobi

Madaraka Estate

Madaraka Estate is a middle class residential neighbourhood in Nairobi located approximately 5 km from the city center. The word madaraka is Swahili for self governance while “estate” refers to a housing development. Popularly known as Maada, the neighbourhood is one of Nairobi City Council’s oldest housing developments besides Jamhuri, Huruma Mariakani and Kariakor estates.

Located at -1.30722, 36.8153 (Lat. / Lng.), about 15 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Nairobi

Upper Hill, Nairobi

Upper Hill is a neighborhood in the city of Nairobi, the capital and largest city in Kenya.

Located at -1.30139, 36.8175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 15 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Kenya, Cities in the Great Rift Valley, Nairobi

Kenya Commercial Bank Plaza

Kenya Commercial Bank Plaza (KCB Plaza) is a building under construction in Nairobi, Kenya's capital and largest city.

Located at -1.3, 36.8133 (Lat. / Lng.), about 16 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Nairobi, Nairobi

2011 Nairobi pipeline fire

The 2011 Nairobi pipeline fire was caused by an explosion secondary to a fuel spill in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on 12 September 2011. Approximately 100 people were killed in the fire and at least 116 others were hospitalized with varying degrees of burns. The incident was not the first such pipeline accident in Kenya, with the Molo fire of 2009 resulting in at least 133 fatalities and hundreds more injured.

Located at -1.31398, 36.8796 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2011 fires, 2011 in Kenya, Fires in Kenya, Nairobi, Pipeline accidents, Deaths caused by petroleum looting, Industrial fires and explosions

Nairobi Dam

The Nairobi Dam is an embankment dam on the Nairobi River in Nairobi, Kenya.

Located at -1.3175, 36.8061 (Lat. / Lng.), about 15 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dams in Kenya, Embankment dams, Buildings and structures in Nairobi, Dams completed in 1953

2011 Safari Sevens

The 2011 Safari Sevens were the 16th annual edition of the Safari Sevens.

Located at -1.30419, 36.8245 (Lat. / Lng.), about 15 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
African rugby union competitions, Kenyan rugby union competitions, Rugby sevens competitions, Sport in Nairobi

Gor Mahia F.C

Gor Mahia Football Club is a football club based in Nairobi, Kenya. It is one of the two most popular Kenyan football clubs. Gor Mahia have won 12 Kenyan Premier League titles, one less than archrivals A.F.C. Leopards who have been crowned champions 13 times. Gor Mahia have also won Ten FKF Cup titles. They are to date the only team from Kenya and the CECAFA region to win an African continental title, having won the African Cup Winners' Cup in 1987. after being finalists in 1979.

Located at -1.29389, 36.8422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 15 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Kenyan Premier League clubs, Football clubs in Kenya, Association football clubs established in 1968, Sport in Nairobi, 1968 establishments in Kenya

2012 Safari Sevens

The 2012 Safari Sevens are the 17th annual edition of the Safari Sevens.

Located at -1.30419, 36.8245 (Lat. / Lng.), about 15 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
African rugby union competitions, Kenyan rugby union competitions, Rugby sevens competitions, Sport in Nairobi

2013 Safari Sevens

The 2013 Safari Sevens are the 18th annual edition of the Safari Sevens.

Located at -1.30419, 36.8245 (Lat. / Lng.), about 15 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
African rugby union competitions, Kenyan rugby union competitions, Rugby sevens competitions, Sport in Nairobi, 2013 in rugby union

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Athi River.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Makandara Housing Estate, Makandara