Riruta
in Nairobi, Kenya

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-1.283 and 36.733 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -1° 16' 59" and E 36° 43' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Shilling - KES
Spoken languages:
English, Swahili
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:32 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:18 am and 6:29 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Riruta

Riruta in Nairobi is a city in Kenya a little west of Nairobi, the country's capital city.

Local time in Riruta is now 10:32 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Nairobi with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Riruta, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Kenya is Nairobi Wilson Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Kenya is Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest in a distance of 107 mi (or 173 km), North. We discovered 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado, Machakos and Murang'a. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 76 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 38%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 20% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Friday, 6th of December 2024

24°C (76 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 7th of December 2024

25°C (77 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 8th of December 2024

25°C (78 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Sankara Nairobi

Address
5,0 mi
5 WOODVALE GROVE
00606 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Palacina The Residence & The Suites

Address
4,1 mi
Palacina Court
00100 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The King Post Apartment Homes

Address
4,2 mi
Rhapta Rd
00100 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 16:30
Weekend: 8:00 - 13:00


Kempinski Hotel Villa Rosa

Address
5,2 mi
Chiromo Road
00800 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Royal Tulip Canaan

Address
3,9 mi
Tigoni Road off Chakka Road
00100 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


MELTONIA LUXURY SUITES

Address
4,1 mi
KINDARUMA ROAD
00621 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Golden Tulip Westlands

Address
5,2 mi
Muthithi 65
00600 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


DoubleTree by Hilton Nairobi

Address
3,5 mi
Ngong Lane,Off Ngong Road
00400 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham

Address
4,5 mi
ARGWINGS KODHEK ROAD
1939 006 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands

Address
4,2 mi
Rhapta Road Po Box 14746
00800 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Travels in Kenya

Published: April 13, 2012
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Published: June 28, 2012
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One of the cases used in the training is based on the story of 'City Smile' a garbage collection company. The owner talks about the essentials of entrepreneurship and the value of motivated employees.


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Published: April 04, 2015
Length: 38:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: June 26, 2014
Length: 01:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: April 02, 2011
Length: 48:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: March 25, 2013
Length: 02:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: July 04, 2012
Length: 22:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Savannah Sands Executive Apartments

Published: January 26, 2015
Length: 00:39 min
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Published: March 05, 2014
Length: 38:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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The Susteq micro-payment system in Nairobi, Kenya. Invest in the next water shop via http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sunny-river-shop-pilot.


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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.

Kabete

Kabete is a town just outside Nairobi borders in the Central Province of Kenya. Administratively, Kabete is a location in the Kikuyu division of the Kiambu District. Kabete is also name for one of the five constituencies in the Kiambu district. Kabete and its environs is inhabited mostly by Kikuyu people. Kabete location has a total population of 29308. A study in 2005 revealed that Kabete constituency has the lowest poverty rate in Kenya http://www. ilri.

Located at -1.26667, 36.7167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kiambu District, Populated places in Central Province (Kenya)

Kianda School

Kianda School is a private, Roman Catholic, all-girls day school located in the Westlands area of Nairobi, Kenya. The school was opened in 1977 by The Kianda Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to better Kenyan women's lives through education and Christian values. The school began with 40 students but has now grown to a student body of about 900 in both its primary and secondary school sections.

Located at -1.26516, 36.7578 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Girls' schools in Kenya, Schools in Kenya, Education in Nairobi, Educational institutions established in 1977

Lavington, Nairobi

Lavington is a suburb of Nairobi, Kenya. It is a high income residential estate located northwest of the city centre. Lavington belongs to the Westlands administrative division of Nairobi. The bulk of the area now known as Lavington was originally the St Austins Mission established by the French Holy Ghost Fathers. The Strathmore School, Saint Mary's, Loreto Convent school, Braeburn High School, Lavington Primary School and Rusinga School are located in Lavington.

Located at -1.28056, 36.7694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Nairobi

Lenana School

Lenana School is a high school in Nairobi, Kenya. It was formed in 1949 by colonial governor Philip Euen Mitchell in 1949, known then as the Duke of York School (the actual bell from HMS Duke of York can still be seen mounted at the front school parade ground between the school chapel and the hall). The first students were briefly housed at the then British colonial Governor's House which is the current State House as they waited for the school's completion.

Located at -1.30025, 36.7282 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Education in Nairobi, Boarding schools in Kenya, Educational institutions established in 1949

Braeburn High School

Braeburn High School is an international School in Nairobi, Kenya. The School follows British National Curriculum. Braeburn High School has over 300 students. It is located in Lavington suburb of Nairobi. Adjacent to the school is Braeburn School, a primary school. These are owned by the Braeburn Group, which also operates Braeburn College (Nairobi), Mombasa International School, Kisumu International School and Braeburn School Arusha (in Tanzania).

Located at -1.28923, 36.7561 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Kenya, Education in Nairobi

Ngong Racecourse

Ngong Racecourse is a racecourse in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the main and currently only thoroughbred racing venue in Kenya. It is located along the Ngong Road near the Lenana School and next to The Nairobi Business Park, beside Ngong Road Forest. It is operated by the Jockey Club of Kenya. The racecourse was opened 1954, when it replaced the old racecourse in Kariokor, near Nairobi CBD.

Located at -1.30972, 36.7431 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Horse racing venues, Sport in Nairobi, Sports venues in Kenya

Braeside High School

Braeside High School is a high school in Lavington, Nairobi, Kenya, operated by Braeburn Schools Kenya Limited. It is a co-educational international day school which charges fees, is open to students of all backgrounds, and uses the British National Curriculum.

Located at -1.28677, 36.7657 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Kenya, Education in Nairobi

Dagoretti High School

Dagoretti High School is a high school in the Dagoretti area of Nairobi county, Kenya. It is 16 Kilometres from Nairobi City centre along the Nairobi-Kikuyu Road. It is a Provincial School. The School has five streams (as from 2008) E, W, N, S, A..... i.e. Form 1 w,Form 1 E...e.t. c It is a boarding school with a student population of roughly 900. est 1962 by Nihat Ahmed the Somali Emparor

Located at -1.27554, 36.7136 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Kenya

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