Gachie
Gachie | |
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  Gachie Location of Gachie | |
| Coordinates: 1°13′S 36°47′E / 1.22°S 36.78°E | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Province | Kiambu County |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Gachie is a locality in Kihara ward,Kiambaa constituency, Kiambu county. Gachie is named after one of its first settlers and a son of Kihara. Gachie is located in Kenya's Kiambu County. It is located approximately 12km from the city of Nairobi and it neighbours Nyari Estate. According to an article in the Standard Newspaper, Gachie and Kihara areas are enjoying a steady property demand.[1] Another research paper by the University of Nairobi Digital Repository says "The area (Gachie) which was previously rural in character has changed and is now acquiring an urban character".[2][3][4]
References
- ^ article in the Standard Newspaper
- ^ http://www.maplandia.com/kenya/central/gachie/
- ^ University of Nairobi Website
- ^ Standard Media