A small portion of Lower Kabete is in Westlands constituency of Nairobi County which is headed by Tim Wanyonyi as MP (2013–2022).

The larger portion of this region lies squarely within the Kabete Constituency headed by James Githua Wamacukuru (2017-2022).

Majority of individuals in Lower Kabete belong to the Kikuyu tribe.

Adjacent to Gacio Shopping Centre is a mosque serving a minority Muslim individuals.

The nearest Hindu temple is approximately 8 kilometres away in Spring Valley estate.