There exists a Kenya Army Amoury belonging to the Kahawa Garrison/Barracks in Githurai Kimbo.

[6] Other residential areas in the Nairobi include Kahawa, Kasarani, Dandora, Ongata Rongai and Ruai.

[7] Githurai is extremely urban and heavily dominated by the Kikuyu tribe who are proficient in businesses.

The presence of multiple campuses in the vicinity of the town has also increased the population exponentially.

Politicians looking to cement their presence in the vote-rich mountain region often use the Githurai area as a launching pad of their politics.