# Nairobi office transit and commute

> BRT under construction; Standard Gauge Railway connects to Mombasa.

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**Page type:** city-topic
**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- BRT under construction; Standard Gauge Railway connects to Mombasa.
- Trophy submarket is Westlands — anchor for the highest-density Class A.
- Gigiri (UN Corridor) offers a strong commute alternative at lower rent.
- Commute mapping should be done on real headcount postcode data, not abstract isochrones.

## Key facts
- **city**: Nairobi
- **country**: Kenya
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: KSh1,300/sqm/mo · ≈ $11.3 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $11/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 21.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 9.8%
- **trophySubmarket**: Westlands

## FAQ
### Which Nairobi submarket has the best commute economics?
Westlands typically combines the deepest transit access with the highest rent premium. Gigiri (UN Corridor) is the practical alternative — strong access at materially lower rent.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/nairobi/transit-and-commute), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.