tinker,
1. Compared to Kiambu as Jon Jones has pointed out, Ngong is DIRT CHEAP
2. Lets not get tribal but the demographics for Ngong do not match up to your assertion. If you look at the KNBS census statistics of 2019, Ngong represents the face of Kenya more or less. Especially leafy suburbs like Kibiko (the new Runda of Ngong) which have seen a massive influx of the middle class from Nairobi core the past decade alone.
3. Moi error ended 18 years ago. Funny that you are reviving it, alongside Moi and Saitoti who are all past tense. Current day Ngong and Jewel in the crown were ZERO affected by election cycles manenos in 2007, 2012 and 2017. This peace in turmoil is actually a huge factor in the flooding of the middle classes into DC ove the past 15 years.
4. As for the area MP, that means nothing. Did you forget that Keen was an MP hapo? Ole Sakuda too? Hard as you may find it to believe, many different people in Kajiado North from all over Kenya voted for the current MP not just because of his ethnic origins. Most voted party (remember Ole Lenku is Jubilee damu), others voted along "agreed upon" allocations of different seats from MP to governor, others voted policies/maendeleo etc. And let us not forget pia there were complaints of computer tampering . Bottom line, Ngong is as cosmopolitan as it gets in my humble view.
5. I wholeheardtedly agree with you on Kitengela being even more cosmopolitan. in fact it is shockingly so. As an example, my main construction material supplier is Somali, my barber is Congolese, my carpenter is from the lake, my electrician is from Machakos, my biodigester guy is a homeboy from Ruiru, my foreman is from Western, my fresh raw milk supplier is of course Maasai, my excavator heavy machinery guy is from Keroka sides, and my neighbours represent the FACE of Kiinya. Haguna mahali gama Jewel in the Crown, mblo and that's just cold hard facts

Your argument started out well, but ended in a non sequitur

Kiambu town is not Kiambu County. We could easily say that Rongai is a mere 19.2 KM from CBD and close to Karen Waterfront, Galleria Mall and the Hub



What is the distance from Kijabe, Kiambu County to CBD?

Your ending was the best part:



On what planet ?

If Jon Jones can buy 1 acre in Ngong for 16m and put up 5 times the apartments he could put up for the equivalent value of land in Kiambu County (almost certainly way less land) OF COURSE DC prices will be a selling point to him unless you are communist who believes the economizing problem that people spend many years of their lives studying in business school is pure rubbish.

#RongaiRising Gathige, tinker et al..you must be enjoying sana.



6 Things to Know About Ongata Rongai

You cannot be Kenyan if you have never heard of Ongata Rongai town, popularly known as just Rongai or Ronga. It is a favourite subject by savvy social media users always creating ridiculous memes about it, mostly about its distance from Nairobi town.

History

Ongata Rongai is a peri-urban settlement at the outskirts of Nairobi located in Kajiado County and is situated 17 km (10.6 mi) south of Nairobi town. Although largely located within Nairobi metropolitan, it does not fall within the administrative boundaries of the city and is separated from Nairobi city proper by the Mbagathi River.

It is divided into two administrative locations, Nkaimurunya and Rongai, which are separated by the Magadi road. Historically occupied by the Maasai people, present-day Ongata Rongai grew from a meeting of a cattle market in the northernmost tip of Kajiado County and the quarry township in present-day Kware. The cattle market and the quarry spread rapidly and joined in the late 1950s.

Community

The Maasai people occupy majorly the rural parts of Rongai where they still practice their major economic activity, livestock rearing. However, the town has a diverse population due to its proximity to Nairobi.

Economy

Ongata Rongai is mostly dominated by middle-income earners and is known for its succulent and finger-licking nyama choma fresh from the farms. It serves as a primary entry point where most fresh produce is transported directly to the towns from the farms. It has two major markets for fresh produce: one near Maasai Mall and another one near Kware. A large number of butcheries across Ongata Rongai also bear testimony to the popularity of beef in the town and to outsiders.

Amenities

Just like any other modern town, Rongai houses various top banks, schools, and hospitals. Banks include Barclay’s, Equity Bank, Kenya Commercial Bank, HCF, Bank of Africa, Co-operative Bank, Sidian Bank, among many others. Healthcare providers like Equity Afia Medical Center, The Karen Hospital, Aga Khan Hospital, Meridian Hospital, Nairobi Women’s Hospital, Fatima Mission Nursing, Sinai Hospital and also Gertrude Children’s Hospital can also be found in Rongai.

It also boasts of various top learning institutions like Laiser Hill Academy, Magadi Road Primary, Maxwell Adventist Academy, Fanaka Junior School, Olerai School, Kunoni Educational Center, Azuri School, Thorn Tree School, Ongata Primary School and more. Other schools include African Nazarene University, Adventist University of Africa, Multimedia University of Kenya and Adventist University.

Rongai does not disappoint when it comes to the social scene. There are various restaurants and clubs that offer residents and visitors the perfect entertainment spot. These are The Smith Hotel, Beatus Chicken and Coffee House, GiMor Restaurant, Siron Place Restaurant, Club Legend, Hornbill Bar & Restaurant, Choma Place Inn Bar And Restaurant, Pizza Inn, Chicken Inn and many more.

Modern shopping centres are also evolving in Ongata Rongai such as; Maasai Mall(which has top retail stores, ATMs, restaurants that offer cuisines such as Italian, Chinese and Ethiopian), Bees Park, Geomerc Centre, Times Arcade, Great Wide Mall, etc. Rongai also has major shops i.e. Uchumi, Tuskys, Naivas and Tumaini Supermarkets.

Nganya Culture

If you are not aware of Rongai’s intricately designed matatus, you must be living under a rock. They are undeniably Nairobi’s finest public service vehicles. They have eye-catching and jaw-dropping graffiti on the outer body while the inside is fitted with free wi-fi, numerous speakers and LCD screens for loud music surrounding.

Must-See Places

For extroverts and adventure junkies, Ngong Hills is a must-visit. Enjoy the great green outdoors by taking part in hikes, mountain climbing, camping or just simple nature walks.

Another must-see gem is the Kitengela glass, an artifacts manufacturer tucked away in the far-flung Tuala township area. Enjoy breath-taking pieces of art inform of glass art, sculptures, home décor, and jewelry. The Nairobi National Park is also nearby for those looking to marvel at various wildlife.

For those looking to learn more about entrepreneurship of the food industry, Tam feeds, an agro-processing industry located in Gataka is also a must-visit.[/img]

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Masai Mall


Beautiful Maisonette

It is only a matter of time before it happens, brother.
Once kina Western Bypass, Waiyaki way etc are done. KenHa and KURA *growing* budgets will need to find new spaces.
Was on Ngong road juzi after 3 months of being away. Was SHOCKED at how beautiful and transformative the roadworks have been.
Kona used to be very dingy and that traffic there during the evenings both ways was a mess. I passed by it nyweeeee from Junction to Hub roundabout in less than 5-10 minutes with lots of cars on the road. On the way back it was even faster at about 4pm which used to be rush hour hapo. Unbelievable. Cannot wait for it to be complete God willing all the way to Ngong town. IN Kitengela Old Namanga Road to Acacia needs to be tarmacked. I'm already jipangaring there. It is just a matter of time and that corridor will be a boom zone.

This is how the whole of DC will look like in the future, you can go to areas that were considered DC 20 years ago for reference e.g mwiki, ngong

https://www.nation.co.ke...th-open-air-dump-986020#