- A Kenyan YouTuber offered a fascinating inside tour of Northlands City, an expansive mega-development in Ruiru
- Northlands City aims to become a self-sustaining smart city for 250,000 residents, offering a blend of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces
- The project already made impressive strides in its phased construction, with key landmarks such as Brookside Dairy and Amref International University setting the stage for future growth
A Kenyan YouTuber recently shared a captivating inside tour of Northlands City, the expansive mega-development owned by the Kenyatta family in Ruiru, giving viewers a firsthand look at this transformative urban project as it progresses in 2026.
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Covering roughly 11,576 acres, about 15-20 km from Nairobi’s city centre, this private initiative, valued at approximately KSh 500 billion, ranks as one of Kenya’s most ambitious real estate endeavours.
Designed as a complete, self-sustaining smart city, it combines residential neighbourhoods, commercial districts, industrial zones, and vast recreational areas.
The master plan aims to support up to 250,000 residents through modern infrastructure, abundant green spaces, educational institutions, hospitals, shopping malls, and potential logistics facilities, all while addressing Nairobi’s urban pressures with organised, high-quality living.
Video tour of Northlands City
The land, formerly dedicated to agriculture under family ventures like Brookside Dairy and Gicheha Farm, has undergone significant infrastructure upgrades since around 2018.
Roads, water supply, and electricity networks are now in place, enabling phased construction over an estimated 50-year timeline across four stages.
The YouTuber’s footage showcases the development’s impressive order and cleanliness.
Entry begins along a well-maintained road bordered by palm trees, featuring pedestrian walkways and a tightly controlled security zone.
At the entrance, all vehicles face inspection before proceeding, with road signs clearly enforcing a 50 km/h speed limit to promote safety.
The overall environment remains sparkling clean, reflecting meticulous upkeep that sets it apart.
Prominent features appear early in the drive.
One of the first landmarks is the Brookside Dairy factory, with grazing cattle still visible nearby.
A short distance away stands Amref International University (AMIU), whose campus adds an educational cornerstone to the emerging community.
Inside Northlands Heights Apartments
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The residential section stands out distinctly. Known as Northlands Heights Apartments, this area feels markedly lusher and greener than other parts, thanks to extensive landscaping.
It opens through a majestic gate, revealing neatly trimmed walkways, decorative trees, and lines of sleek modern apartments along the roads.
The layout prioritises serenity and contemporary appeal for families and professionals.
The YouTuber noted limitations on interior access, explaining that filming inside the homes requires advance booking and management approval for a potential follow-up video—likely to protect privacy during ongoing sales and development.
Strategically located, Northlands City benefits from excellent connectivity via Thika Road, Eastern Bypass, Northern Bypass, and the Ruiru-Juja corridor, making it highly accessible and positioned to become a major hub for Nairobi and the Kiambu regions.
Why did William Ruto visit Northlands City?
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In November 2025, President William Ruto visited Northlands City.
Images emerged showing Ruto visiting AMIU’s modern campus to attend a significant event -the awarding of the university’s charter.
The charter, a symbol of academic excellence, highlighted AMIU’s commitment to advancing healthcare education in Africa.
During the visit, Ruto planted a tree and was shown a campus model.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
