Gachie | |
|---|---|
  Gachie Location of Gachie | |
| Coordinates: 1°13′S 36°47′E / 1.22°S 36.78°E | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Province | Kiambu County |
| Population | |
| • Total | 27,487 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Gachie is a locality in Kihara ward, Kiambaa constituency, Kiambu county. It is located in Kenya's Kiambu County approximately 14 kilometres (9 mi) from the Nairobi CBD. It neighbors the affluent Nyari Estate. Gachie is named after one of its first settlers and a son of Kihara.
In 2013, Gachie and Kihara areas were enjoying a steady demand for property.[1] Another research paper by the University of Nairobi Digital Repository said "The area (Gachie) which was previously rural in character has changed and is now acquiring an urban character".[2][3][4]
References
- ↑ "Secure Gachie changes face". The Standard. July 4, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- ↑ "Gachie Map | Kenya Google Satellite Maps".
- ↑ University of Nairobi Website
- ↑ Standard Media
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