About Thome

Where is Thome?

Thome is a Nairobi estate that is surrounded by Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club, Zimmerman, Kasarani, and Ridgeways. It is located roughly 20 KM from the city centre via Thika Road.

In which ward, constituency, and county is Thome?

Thome is found in Roysambu Constituency, in Nairobi City County.

What climate does the Thome region experience?

Thome is in Nairobi, which means it experiences a subtropical highland climate of the city in the sun. The weather is mostly warmer during the day, but at night, it’s a little cooler. That said, the temperature depends on the month of the year.

Between January to March, the temperature is the warmest. Rain usually falls between April and May, and the cold months are July and August.

Where is Thome located in Nairobi?

Thome Estate is located 20 kilometers north east of Nairobi. The following are estates that are near Thome:

• Garden Estate
• Muthaiga North Balozi Estate
• Ridgeways
• Thindigua
• Mirema
• Kamiti
• Ngumba Estate
• Kariobangi
• Kasarani

How can one travel to Thome from Nairobi?

Private means

One may take a taxi from the CBD to Thome either by a mobile application, or by visiting taxi bays in the city. You can also use a boda boda to Thome Estate from the CBD, because it only takes twenty minutes when there are no traffic jams.

Public means

One can board a matatu or bus from Nairobi Central Business District.  The public vehicles that ply the Thome route along Thika Road can be boarded at Commercial, Koja, Ambassadeur, Odeon, Latema, and Taveta roads.

What types of houses can be found in Thome?

The following are the types of houses found in Thome:

• Mansions: These are large and impressive houses with between 5 to 6 bedrooms. However, the houses can have more than 6 bedrooms that can go to as high as 9.

• Maisonettes: They are houses that usually have between 1 and 3 bedrooms. In addition, they have an outdoor space, or a private garden.

• Apartments: They are also known as flats and have several houses in the same building. The households can have between 2 and 3 bedrooms, a kitchen, sitting room, and bathroom. However, they share both parking and the front yard.

• Studio Apartments: A studio apartment has the bedroom, sitting room, and kitchen in the same room. However, the bathroom and toilet is separate. They are usually rented out on a per day basis.

• Bungalows: A low house with all the rooms on one floor. Bungalows usually have between 1 and 4 bedrooms.

What is the average sale price and rent for houses in Thome?

The cost depends on the number of bedrooms and the type of a house and the value of land it sits on.

Depending on the type of house and the number of bedrooms, you can pay a minimum of Ksh 12,000 and up to Ksh 150,000 as rent.

To buy a house in Thome, the price range is mainly dependent on the number of bedrooms. You can pay from Ksh 9M to Ksh 60 M when purchasing a house.

What is the security situation in Thome?

The security of Thome is relatively good. However, incidents of insecurity have been there, but the police, the chief, together with the residents’ association have tried their best to contain it.

The following provide security in Thome:

• Thome Police Post, and
• Thome 5 Police Post

There is also a Residents’ Welfare Association that holds regular security meetings with the area chief.

Where do Thome residents get water?

Thome residents get piped water from Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company. Granted, various private water companies exist to fill in gaps, especially when there is water interruption during maintenance.

What is the consistency of water supply in Thome?

Thome residents receive their water frequently. According to the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company (NWSC) programme, Thome 1 to 4 receive water between Saturday 9 am to Monday 9 am.

That said, at times the water flow is interrupted especially when there is a leakage at the Ngethu Treatment Plant line in Gatundu. In such a scenario, the company usually releases a statement to the media on planned interruptions.

What water companies are in Thome?

• Mobi Water
• Aquaville Water Solutions
• Nairobi Water Company
• Beacon Mineral Water Company
• Matamu Purified Drinking Water
• Majitec Ltd
• Vida Water
• Brooks Drinking Water
• Miles Purified Water

Who is Thome’s main supplier of electricity?

The Kenya Power (KP) is mandated to provide electricity to residents of Thome.

How consistent are blackouts in Thome?

Blackouts in Thome Estate are not that common. Granted, Kenya Power usually disconnects power in the estate and the surrounding areas for maintenance. In that case, they usually post on their social media platforms to alert residents. When interruptions occur, it is usually from 9 am to 5 pm.

With unplanned interruptions, residents usually reach out to Kenya Power via their social media platforms to have power restored.

What types of schools are closely accessible to residents in Thome?

Kindergarten Schools

• Little Voices Child Care Center
• Thika Road Christian School
• Victoria Kids Care
• Amoretti Kindergarten
• Parkhouse Kindergarten
• Thome Shepherd School
• Nairobi Premier Academy
• Shalom Nursery School

Primary Schools

• Garden Estate Academy Primary School
• Thika Road Primary School
• Mountain View School
• Ruaraka Primary School
• Akima Springs Junior School
• Kayole Community Centre and School
• Beadon School

Which hospitals are located in Thome?

Private hospitals in Thome

• St Mary Health Services
• Provide International Hospital
• Crane Hospital
• The Mater Hospital
• Winston Medical Centre
• Mao-Aweys International Hospital
• Sayun Maternity and Nursing Home
• Newlight Medical Centre
• St John’s Hospital
• Private Medical Specialists

Public hospitals in Thome

• Thika Road Hospital
• Ruaraka Health Centre
• Marurui Health Centre
• Pumwani Maternity Hospital

Missionary hospitals in Thome

• Eldevale Trust Jamaa Mission Hospital
• Mission Care Nursing Home
• Missionaries of Charity Father’s
• Comboni Sisters Mission
• Reinha Rosary Mission Hospital

Which gyms are available in Thome?

• Fitness and Gym and Kenya
• Taekwondo Gym
• Feel Fitness Kenya
• Shiloh Gym
• Marurui Gym
• Hevensis Gym
• Safra Gym
• Abdallagym Centre and Pro Fitness
• Classic gym and Executive Salon

Which spas are available in Thome?

• Iconz Spa
• Intense Beauty
• Serene Barbershop and Spa
• Escape Reality Spa
• Leos Spa
• Serenity Spa Gigiri
• Elan Chic Spa
• Touch of Style Salon and Spa
• Aromatics Spa
• Tumi Wellness Spa Services
• Simply Signature Spa by Maggie

What chemists and pharmacies are located in Thome?

• Garnet Pharmacy
• Goodlife Pharmacy Shell
• Ellimacare Pharmacy
• Stanchem Pharmacy Chemist
• Brutax Chemist
• Medstyle Pharmacy
• Dauma Chemist
• Neeshan Pharmacy

What garages operate in Thome?

• Hermit Garage
• Turbine Master Auto Garage
• Joland Garage
• Amnon 4×4 Garage
• Saint Mechanic
• Comrade Auto Garage
• Meads Auto Garage
• Potter’s Auto Clinic

Which carwash joints operate in Thome?

• Subran Carwash
• Superhighway Car Wash
• Mountain Car Wash
• Bull Point Auto Wash
• Extreme Clean Mountain Mall She’ll
• Runda Motors Car Wash
• Triple M Car Wash

Which internet and office network providers are available in Thome?

• Supanet (Internet Service Provider)
• e~Networks
• Vijiji Connect Limited
• Stima Networks
• Netcom Kenya
• SharpTech Wireless
• Firm Networks Telecom
• Netify Networks
• Alwen Networks
• Wavelink Networks
• Express Data Networks
• Acrosoft Networks Ltd

Household items shopping centres in Thome

• Tuskys Shopping Mall
• Safari Business Arcade
• Mountain Mall
• Thika Road Mall (TRM)
• Zebra House Shopping Centre
• Jonsanga Shopping Centre
• Household Bargains Kenya
• Garden City Mall
• Family Trade Centre

Which restaurants are accessible to Thome residents?

• Ashaki Grill
• Thome Deluxe Bar and Restaurant
• Chef’s Kitchen and Catering
• Mellix Grill
• Big Fish Entertainment
• Marhaba Grill
• Mama Rosy’s
• Clarett Thika Road
• Jambo Grill