East Africa
Kenya
Nairobi County

Roysambu

Roysambu is an area in , and has an elevation of 1,580 metres. Roysambu is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the quarter .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Moi International Sports Centre and Kamiti Maximum Security Prison.

Sports venue
Photo: Eriksson1904, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is a multi-purpose stadium in , Kenya. It was built in 1987 for the All-Africa Games held in . The facilities include a 48,063-seat stadium with a running track and a pitch used for football and rugby union, a competition size swimming pool, an indoor arena and a 108-bed capacity hotel. is situated 3½ km south of Roysambu.

Prison
is a prison in , Kenya. The prison is within Kasarani District, bordering . Originally named "Kamiti Downs", it sits in the middle of its own 490-hectare estates which lie fallow and untended. is situated 3 km northeast of Roysambu.

Shopping center
is a shopping centre located in in , Kenya. With 33,500 m² of gross retail space, it is the second largest shopping centre in Kenya. is situated 3½ km south of Roysambu.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Marurui and Zimmerman.

Quarter
is a neighbourhood in the city of . Located in the larger area, it is approximately 10 kilometres northeast of the central business district of Nairobi.

Suburb
is a mixed-use and residential suburb of the city of . Located within the larger area, it is approximately 13 kilometres northeast of Nairobi's central business district off Thika Road.

Suburb
is a commercial and residential suburb of the city of . Located within the larger area, it is approximately 11 kilometres northeast of Nairobi's central business district off Thika Road.

Roysambu

Latitude
-1.2° or 1° 12′ south
Longitude
36.88333° or 36° 53′ east
Elevation
1,580 metres (5,184 feet)
Open location code
6GCRQVXM+X8
Geo­Names ID
181093
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