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  • Parklands, Nairobi is a suburb of Nairobi, Kenya, divided into numbered avenues. The name arises from the proximity of the area to City Park, Nairobi.

    Parklands Nairobi Kenya

    Parklands, Nairobi is a suburb of Nairobi, Kenya, divided into numbered avenues. The name arises from the proximity of the area to City Park, Nairobi.

  • Westlands is a suburb of Nairobi and is traditionally Nairobi’s social and entertainment centre for expatriates and wealthy Kenyans. It has a lively cluster of shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.

    Westlands Nairobi Kenya

    Westlands is a suburb of Nairobi and is traditionally Nairobi’s social and entertainment centre for expatriates and wealthy Kenyans. It has a lively cluster of shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.

  • Kibera is located  5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Nairobi city centre.   Kibera is the largest slum in Nairobi, and the second largest urban slum in Africa. The 2009 Kenya Population and Housing Census reports Kibera's population as 170,070, contrary to previous estimates of one or two million people.

    Kibera

    Kibera is located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Nairobi city centre. Kibera is the largest slum in Nairobi, and the second largest urban slum in Africa. The 2009 Kenya Population and Housing Census reports Kibera’s population as 170,070, contrary to previous estimates of one or two million people.

  • Lang'ata is a suburb of Nairobi in Kenya, lying south west of the city centre and east of Karen. The suburb consists of many smaller housing estates, referred to simply as estates, including Nairobi Dam estate, Southlands, Jambo estate etc.. These estates are primarily maisonettes or apartment blocks.

    Lang’ata Nairobi Kenya

    Lang’ata is a suburb of Nairobi in Kenya, lying south west of the city centre and east of Karen. The suburb consists of many smaller housing estates, referred to simply as estates, including Nairobi Dam estate, Southlands, Jambo estate etc.. These estates are primarily maisonettes or apartment blocks.

  • Karen is a suburb of Nairobi in Kenya, lying south west of the city centre.

    Karen Nairobi Kenya

    Karen is a suburb of Nairobi in Kenya, lying south west of the city centre.

  • Embakasi is a suburb of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. It is located east of the central business district. As a residential estate it houses mostly lower middle income citizens.

    Embakasi

    Embakasi is a suburb of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. It is located east of the central business district. As a residential estate it houses mostly lower middle income citizens.

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  • ShareNairobi was founded in 1899 as a supply depot for the Uganda railways which was being constructed between Mombasa and Uganda. It was named after a water hole known in...

    History of Nairobi

    ShareNairobi was founded in 1899 as a supply depot for the Uganda railways which was being constructed between Mombasa and Uganda. It was named after a water hole known in…

  • ShareNairobi is home to the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE), one of Africa’s largest. The NSE was officially recognised as an overseas stock exchange by the London Stock Exchange in 1953....

    Economy of Nairobi

    ShareNairobi is home to the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE), one of Africa’s largest. The NSE was officially recognised as an overseas stock exchange by the London Stock Exchange in 1953….

  • There is a wide variety of standards of living in Nairobi. Most wealthy Kenyans live in Nairobi but the majority of Nairobians are poor. Half of the population have been estimated to live in slums which cover just 5% of the city area. The growth of these slums is a result of urbanisation, and poor town planning.

    Housing in Nairobi County

    There is a wide variety of standards of living in Nairobi. Most wealthy Kenyans live in Nairobi but the majority of Nairobians are poor. Half of the population have been estimated to live in slums which cover just 5% of the city area. The growth of these slums is a result of urbanisation, and poor town planning.

  • Transport in Nairobi Kenya is relatively well-developed as compared to other towns in the region. Nairobi has an extensive network of tarmacked  roads making transport a bit easier although at times there are traffic jams.

    Transport in Nairobi County

    Transport in Nairobi Kenya is relatively well-developed as compared to other towns in the region. Nairobi has an extensive network of tarmacked roads making transport a bit easier although at times there are traffic jams.

  • If you'd like to take home more than just memories of your trip to Nairobi and Kenya, you'll find a wide range of local products that make ideal souvenirs or gifts.

    Shopping in Nairobi County

    If you’d like to take home more than just memories of your trip to Nairobi and Kenya, you’ll find a wide range of local products that make ideal souvenirs or gifts.

  • At 1,795 metres (5,889 ft) above sea level, Nairobi enjoys a moderate climate.  Nairobi has a Subtropical highland climate. The altitude makes for some chilly evenings, especially in the June/July season when the temperature can drop to 10 °C (50 °F).

    Climate in Nairobi County

    At 1,795 metres (5,889 ft) above sea level, Nairobi enjoys a moderate climate. Nairobi has a Subtropical highland climate. The altitude makes for some chilly evenings, especially in the June/July season when the temperature can drop to 10 °C (50 °F).

  • Nairobi city is located at 1°17′S 36°49′E / 1.283°S 36.817°E / -1.283; 36.817 and occupies 684 square kilometres (260 sq mi). Nairobi is situated 450 km/280 mi NW of Mombasa of Mombasa and it is in between Mombasa and Nakuru. It is the largest city in East Africa

    Geography of Nairobi County

    Nairobi city is located at 1°17′S 36°49′E / 1.283°S 36.817°E / -1.283; 36.817 and occupies 684 square kilometres (260 sq mi). Nairobi is situated 450 km/280 mi NW of Mombasa of Mombasa and it is in between Mombasa and Nakuru. It is the largest city in East Africa

  • ShareHistory of Nairobi: Nairobi was founded in 1899 as a supply depot for the Uganda railways which was being constructed between Mombasa and Uganda. It was named after a water...

    Nairobi History

    ShareHistory of Nairobi: Nairobi was founded in 1899 as a supply depot for the Uganda railways which was being constructed between Mombasa and Uganda. It was named after a water…