Thayu

Thayu is a residential area in , and has an elevation of 1,625 metres. Thayu is situated nearby to the aerodrome , as well as near the suburb .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Moi Air Base and Mathari Hospital.

Aerodrome
, formerly known as RAF Eastleigh and Eastleigh Airport is a military airport located to the east of , in the suburb. The airport is used by the Kenya Air Force.

Hospital
Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital is the only public psychiatric hospital in . It has capacity for 700 patients and is located near the slum area of district of . is situated 2 km west of Thayu.

Stadium
Photo: Macabe5387, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is a field hockey in , . The Kenya men's and women's national hockey teams use the stadium for trainings and matches, in preparation for international tournaments. is situated 4 km west of Thayu.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Eastleigh and Kariobangi.

Suburb
is a mixed-use neighbourhood in , . It is located east of the central business district. It is known for its business prowess.

Suburb
is a low-income residential estate in northeastern . It consists of both apartments and slum-type dwellings. The name is believed to have come from an English phrase "Carry your bags" that was used by a white settler during the colonial period, that African natives mispronounced.

Suburb
is an industrial and residential suburb in the city of . Located within the larger sub-county of Kasarani, it is approximately 8 kilometres northeast of Nairobi's central business district off Thika Road. is situated 2½ km northeast of Thayu.

Thayu

Latitude
-1.26227° or 1° 15′ 44″ south
Longitude
36.86289° or 36° 51′ 46″ east
Elevation
1,625 metres (5,331 feet)
Open location code
6GCRPVQ7+35
Open­Street­Map ID
way 94749218
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­residential
Geo­Names ID
8465586
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