Is Pangani a good place to live?
Let’s take a closer look at Pangani.
How’s life in Pangani?
The rent you’ll pay is one piece of the puzzle.
Daily fare, commuting time, food prices, water availability, and security are other factors you should consider.
So what is it like living there? This is what to expect when you relocate to Pangani.
Where is Pangani located in Nairobi?
From Nairobi CBD, Pangani is located after Ngara and just before reaching Eastleigh.
How far is Pangani from Nairobi?
The distance from Odeon Cinema to Pangani Shopping Centre through Murang’a Road is 4.4 Km.
Is Pangani part of Eastleigh?
No. Pangani boarders Eastleigh, but it’s not part of it.
Where do I board matatu to Pangani?
The Pangani matatu stage in Nairobi is located opposite the Fire Station near Koja stage.
Fare from Nairobi Town to Pangani
Ksh. 50.
Let’s do the math. If you commute daily to town in the morning and get back in the evening, this is how your budget will look like:
(50×2) x 5 days = 500
500 x 4 weeks = 2,000
In addition to rent, you’ll spend approximately Ksh. 2,000 in fares per month if you decide to live in Panagani.
Matatus at Pangani matatu stage charge 40 bob to town but are active in the morning.
Walking as an alternative
You can walk from Pangani to town.
It took me exactly 30 minutes to walk from Pangani Shopping Center, through Park Road Ngara and Accra Road to Kenya National Archives.
Traffic jam pain points
The main traffic jam pain point is the Globe roundabout.
Water availability
I talked to 10 residents about water availability in Pangani.
4 out of 10 said they had water throughout.
The other 6 said they get water only 2 days a week, that is on Fridays and Saturdays. It’s important to note that these are the residents staying in older buildings.
Newer buildings have storage tanks big enough to ensure there’s water throughout.
Food prices in Pangani
What do residents feel about the price of groceries here?
4 of 10 people I talked to said they felt that food prices in Pangani are average.
The other 6 said food prices are high. They said that they get cheap foodstuff from the nearby Mlango Kubwa market.
Is Pangani safe?
In 2023, there were two cases of insecurity in Pangani reported in the media. Read about them here and here.
So far in 2024, there are none.
What about unreported cases?
For the unreported cases, I talked to the residents.
5 out of the 10 people I talked to said theft of mobile phones is rampant in the lower side of Pangani.
The thieves use bodaboda to snatch and get away.
What residents love about Pangani
“Good, good security.”
“Nice, modern houses.”
“Good for business.”
“People are social.”
“Cool place.”
What residents don’t like about Pangani
“Dirty roads.”
“Poor drainage system.”
“Poor roads inside the estate.”
“Expensive groceries.”
“Expensive rents, both for residential and business houses.”
Business ideas
If you’re thinking of starting a business in Pangani, think of the following:
•Remember Mejja’s lyric “Twende Pangani tuchane majani…” Yep, a muguka/miraa joint. Pangani is a popular chill spot, even for celebrities.
•Food business (Shawarma, beverages, meat grill, cafe, restaurant).
•Online cab or taxi
•Chemist
•Grocery store (kibanda)
•Wholesale shop
•Mamafua
See the guide for Marurui.
