Thome, Nairobi

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Thome is a residential neighbourhood in the city of Nairobi. Located with the larger Kasarani area, it is approximately 9.6 kilometres (6.0 mi) northeast of the central business district of Nairobi.

Overview

The land that Thome estate sits on was initially a coffee estate until the 1970s when the Kenyan government seized it and divided it for absolute sale. In 1913 Jacob Hirschfeld, an Israeli settler pitched camp in

single-family homes.^[2] The 1990s saw an upsurge in crime that made residents weary and some moved to safer neighbourhoods.^[3]

The neighbourhood is bordered by Garden Estate, Marurui, Roysambu, Kasarani and Mirema.^[4]

Points of interest

The United States International University Africa (USIU), a higher learning private institution in Thome.

References

^ "How the rich and powerful took over prime city land". Nation. 2 July 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
^ Mido, Collins Lugalia. "Zorning Ordinance-Nairobi". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
^ Kamau, Kelvin. "Revealed: The magnificent, empty houses of Thome estate". Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
^ Gathirwa, Joy (5 September 2022). "About Thome". Hauzisha. Retrieved 4 December 2022.

[1] "How the rich and powerful took over prime city land". Nation. 2 July 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2022.

[2] Mido, Collins Lugalia. "Zorning Ordinance-Nairobi". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)

[3] Kamau, Kelvin. "Revealed: The magnificent, empty houses of Thome estate". Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 4 December 2022.

[4] Gathirwa, Joy (5 September 2022). "About Thome". Hauzisha. Retrieved 4 December 2022.

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