Machakos County, located southeast of Nairobi, is home to the fast-growing Machakos Town, Athi River (Mavoko), and Syokimau — one of Kenya’s most popular residential corridors. With affordable land, modern apartments, and easy access to Nairobi via the Mombasa Road and SGR, Machakos is a prime county for first-time homebuyers and property developers. County Code: 016.