Imara Daima is a middle-class neighborhood in Nairobi, approximately 8.2 kilometers (5.1 mi) south of the central business district. Situated along the Nairobi Expressway and Mombasa Road, it boasts excellent transport connectivity, including a railway stop linking it to the city center, Machakos County, and other neighborhoods.
Key Features
Malls:
- Southfield Mall
- The Imaara Mall: Noted for being one of the most beautiful malls in Kenya.
Boroughs:
Imara Daima is divided into eight boroughs:
- Imara Daima Estate
- Muimara Estate
- Villa Franca Estate
- Sunrise Estate
- Imara Daima Phase 2
- AA Estate
- Mastermind
- Maziwa Area
Zoning and Housing
The neighborhood is zoned for mixed residential development, characterized by gated communities with maisonettes and bungalows, contrasting with the nearby Mukuru and Pipeline slums. Flats are also common. Along Mombasa Road and Tegla Lorupe Road, the area includes mixed-use developments featuring commercial and industrial sectors.
Administrative Details
Imara Daima ward, part of Embakasi South Constituency, covers the estate and southern Nairobi City County.
Population
As of 2019, Imara Daima had a population of 52,837, with a density of 25,920/km² in a land area of 2 km². The gender distribution is 26,954 males and 25,879 females. middle-class neighborhood in Nairobi
