Overview
Description
THE SARUNI — Riverside Drive, Westlands
Nairobi’s Finest Curated Residence. Now Complete. Occupation Ongoing.
Rising quietly along Riverside Drive in the heart of Nairobi’s diplomatic belt, The Saruni — Swahili for “Sanctuary” — is a one-of-a-kind, low-density residential development that redefines luxury living in Westlands. With just 95 residences across 19 floors, this is intentionally not a building chasing volume. It’s a building chasing standards.
Built by a US developer, fully funded with no external financing, and designed by a London/Swiss design team, The Saruni has been delivered to engineering and finishing standards rarely seen in the Nairobi market. Construction is complete. Residents are already moving in.
THE LOCATION
Riverside Drive is one of Nairobi’s most secure, serene, and prestigious addresses — quietly tree-lined, walkable, and anchored by the city’s diplomatic community.
• Walking distance to the German Embassy, Netherlands Embassy, and Ugandan High Commission
• 5 minutes to Sarit Centre and Westgate Mall
• 10 minutes to Gigiri (UN complex)
• 9.8 km to KICC; 21.7 km to JKIA
• Surrounded by top international schools, hospitals, and Nairobi’s best restaurants (Talisman, Le Grenier à Pain)
This consistent diplomatic and expatriate demand is exactly what drives The Saruni’s strong rental performance and recession-proof occupancy.
THE RESIDENCES
1 Bedroom — SOLD OUT
2 Bedroom — KES 33.8M to 41M
• 140 – 182 sqm (1,500 – 2,000 sqft)
• DSQ with private access
• Open-plan kitchen fitted with European appliances
• Well-ventilated laundry yard
• Generous, usable balconies
• East Side City Views or West Side Courtyard Views
3 Bedroom — KES 49.1M to 72M
• 217 – 285 sqm (2,300 – 3,000 sqft)
• DSQ with private access
• Open-plan kitchen with European appliances
• Well-ventilated laundry yard
• Spectacular dual views — Suburb View to the north + East City or West Courtyard
Every unit has a unique floor plan depending on floor level and orientation. High ceilings, abundant natural light, and cross-ventilation throughout — the building was deliberately oriented by the architects to capture Nairobi’s fresh air and sunlight.
AMENITIES
• East and West Sky Gardens (9th/10th and 12th/13th floors) — sunrise and sunset terraces
• Infinity heated swimming pool
• Sauna and steam room
• Modern fully-fitted gym
• Reception lobby with on-site management office
• 2 high-speed lifts
• 131 resident parking bays + 13 visitor bays
• EV charging stations
• Full backup generator
• Borehole with full water backup
• 24-hour CCTV, intercom, and perimeter electric fence
• Manicured ground-level courtyard garden
• UN-level security with 24/7 patrols and gated, discreet access
WHY THE SARUNI
Most Nairobi developments maximize sellable square metres. The Saruni did the opposite — nearly half the residences of comparable buildings on the same footprint. That’s the entire thesis: privacy, light, air, and silence, in a city that rarely delivers all four at once.
For owner-occupiers, it’s a sanctuary. For investors, the address commands premium rents from diplomats and corporate executives who prioritise security and prestige — the kind of tenant who renews.
BUYING WITH BLOCK REAL ESTATE
Foreign buyers: all you need is a passport or Alien ID. We handle your KRA PIN registration. Stamp duty is 4%, payable on transfer.
Viewings are by appointment only — and worth the trip. The showhouse speaks for itself.
📞 Loyd | Block Real Estate
🌐 www.block.ke
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