A stranger in Kahawa Wendani may be forgiven for thinking the place is an extension of Kenyatta University, which is 2km away. It is, after all, a choice accommodation hub for students - many settle for bedsitters or one-bedroom flats.
And thanks to its proximity to the Thika Super Highway, Kahawa Wendani is also an ideal residential area for many city residents. Then there is the sense of security from the Kahawa military barracks right opposite.