Where is Pipeline Located?
Pipeline is one of Nairobi’s densely populated neighborhoods located approximately 9.5 kilometers east of the CBD.
In which ward, constituency, and the county is Pipeline?
Pipeline is a ward within the Embakasi south constituency, Embakasi sub-county, of Nairobi County.
What is the Postal Code for Pipeline?
The Pipeline postal code is 00501
What climate does the Pipeline region experience?
Pipeline experiences a pleasantly warm climate with an average maximum temperature of 28 degrees Celsius. The year’s hottest months are January, February, and March, and again in October when temperatures go as high as 28 degrees Celsius.
Cold temperatures start in early June and end at the beginning of August, with July being the coldest, with the least hours of sunshine throughout the month. Heavy precipitation is expected between March and May and between October and December. Humidity is high during the rainy months, with the highest going up to 80% in April and November.
While the areas experience wind throughout the year, it is relatively high in November through March. During these months, the wind speed rises to 5m/s.
Where is Pipeline located in Nairobi?
Pipeline is located about 9.5 kilometers southeast of Nairobi CBD, in Eastland’s, Embakasi.
It borders the Fedha estate, Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Kware, and Imara Daima estate.
How can one travel to Pipeline from Nairobi?
You can get Pipeline through Jogoo road, which connects to the Outer Ring road in Donholm. However, you can also get to Pipeline using the Nairobi-Mombasa and divert to the Eastern bypass road at Cabanas.
What travelling options are available for private and public means?
You can use public transport or private means to get to Pipeline from Nairobi. Private transport can be a private vehicle, taxi, or motorbike, whichever you use; you can take Mombasa road or Jogoo road.
Pipeline has two public means of transport, train and matatus, and buses. The train operates in the mornings and evenings and is boarded at the Nairobi railway station. In the case of buses and matatus, you can take route number 33 from the Accra road stage.
What types of houses can be found in Pipeline?
Pipeline is a slum-like neighborhood mainly comprising flats and apartments. However, it also features a few maisonettes.
What are the average sale price and rent for houses in Pipeline?
Most Pipeline flats and apartments are sold as a whole rather than as a single unit. As a result, the sale price of flats is highly dependent on size, number and sizes of units, and their location within the Pipeline neighborhood. The average price of a seven-story block is ksh.85 million.
However, the average rental price of a one-bedroom apartment is Ksh. 8,000, with the cheapest going for Ksh.7,000 and the most costly going for Ksh. 9,000.
What sizes are the Houses in the Pipeline?
Pipeline houses range from single rooms to four bedrooms houses.
What is the security situation in Pipeline?
Pipeline is generally safe despite being a slum-like neighborhood. It is one of Nairobi’s densely populated neighborhoods with few cases of security problems.
Where do Pipeline residents get water?
Pipelines’ primary source of water is residential boreholes. Almost every building has a borehole to supply the tenants with water. Only a few homes receive piped water from the Nairobi water and sewerage company.
What is the consistency of the water supply in Pipeline?
Pipelines piped water from the Nairobi Water, and Sewerage Company is inconsistent; residents depend purely on boreholes and bottled water companies.
What water companies are in Pipeline?
Pipeline has many water companies that supply the residents with fresh drinking water. They are:
- Nairobi water company
- Pureflow mineral water company
- Smartlife Pipeline
- Mwanaswira water distributor
- Pure fresh- Pipeline
- Pure water drilling company
Who is Pipeline’s main supplier of electricity?
The Kenya power company is Pipeline’s main supplier of electricity
How consistent are blackouts in the Pipeline?
Power blackouts are not common in Pipeline. The area experiences the usual power outages like other neighborhoods when Kenya power is performing regular maintenance.
What types of schools are closely accessible to residents in Pipeline?
Pipeline features private schools only:
Kindergarten Schools in Pipeline
- Jawin junior school
- Playpen kindergarten
- Young achievers school
- Lyns day care kindergarten
- Prism School, Kindergarten and daycare
- Tumaini Preparatory And Kindergarten Education Centre
- Summerville daycare and kindergarten
- Happyland daycare
- Blessed minds Academy
- Harvest View Academy & Junior Secondary
Primary Schools in Pipeline
- Pipeline Mukuru Academy Primary School
- Montgomery School Nairobi
- Elohim Academy Primary School
- Kwa Njenga Primary School
- Emmaus Junior Academy Primary School
Secondary schools in Pipeline
- Emmaus Secondary School
- Spring high school
- Richmas Secondary School,
- Bester High School
- Jobenpha Secondary School
Which hospitals are Located on Pipeline?
Pipeline has the following types of hospitals
Private hospitals in Pipeline
- Pipeline Medical Health Services
- Wentworth Hospital
- Pipeline Modern Hospital
- Pipeline Medical Center
- Bliss Pipeline Medical Centre
- Afrismart Group of Hospitals LTD
- Blessed Medicare Centre
- Fadhili Medical Cente
- Penda Medical Centre
Public Hospitals in Pipeline
- Embakasi Health Centre
Missionary Hospitals in Pipeline
- PCEA Pipeline Clinic
Which Gyms are available in Pipeline?
- Universal Fitness
- Crossfit gym and aerobics
- Digital Fitness Centre
- Smart Gyms Southfield
- Turtle Dove Fitness Center
- Fedha Superfit Gym And Aerobics
- Jasiri Fit Republiq
- GYMHouse & Spa
Which Spas are available in Pipeline?
- Revive Nail Spa 254
- Kasandi Nails and Spa
- Silk Spa Kenya
- City Glow Barbers and Spa |Massage
- Cool Vibes Sauna
- Dreamers Spa and Salons
What Chemists and Pharmacies are Located in Pipeline?
- Halton’s Pharmacy, Pipeline
- Dilabit pharmacy limited
- Pipeline Chemist & Cosmetics
- Archem Pharmacy-Pipeline
- Pineville Pharmacy
- Vellans Pharmacy
- Myphin chemist
- Chapmeds Pharmaceuticals
- Ecodrugs Pharmacy Chemist
What Garages operate in Pipeline?
- Fedha Auto Garage
- Carmun automobile garage
- Kaks Auto Garage
- Embakasi Village Garage
Which Car wash joints serve in Pipeline?
- Wasafi car wash,
- Kwa DC car wash
- Late-night car wash
Which Internet and office network providers are available in Pipeline?
- EcoLink Broadband
- King speed (internet service providers)
- Skynet Broadband
- Liquid Intelligent Technologies Kenya
- WaveLink Networks
Pipeline is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in terms of living standards. However, its dense population can pose a challenge in case of a disease outbreak. The area also lacks essential government facilities such as schools and health centers. Residents depend on private service providers, which can be costly given that the neighborhoods host low-income earners.
