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'Nairobi' (
pronounced ) is the
capital and largest city of
Kenya. The name Nairobi comes from the
Maasai phrase ''Enkare Nyorobi'', which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun."
[1]
Founded in
1899, the city was handed capital status from
Mombasa in
1905.
[2] Nairobi is also the capital of the
Nairobi Province and of the Nairobi District. The city lies on the
Nairobi River, in the south of the nation, and has an elevation of 1661 m (5450 ft) above
sea-level.
[3]
Nairobi is the most populous city in
East Africa, with an estimated urban population of between 3 and 4 million. According to the 1999 Census, in the administrative area of Nairobi, 2,143,254 inhabitants lived within 684 km².
[4] Nairobi is currently the 4th
largest city in Africa.
Nairobi is now one of the most prominent cities in Africa politically and financially.
[5] Home to many companies and organizations, Nairobi is established as a hub for business and culture. The Globalization and World Cities Study
Group and Network (
GaWC) defines Nairobi as a prominent social centre.
History
The area was an essentially uninhabited
swamp until in
1899 a supply
depot of the
Uganda Railway was built, which soon became the railway's headquarters. The city was named after a water hole known in
Maasai as ''Ewaso Nyirobi'', meaning "cool waters". It was totally rebuilt in the early
1900s after an outbreak of
plague and the burning of the original town.
[6]
The location of the Nairobi railway camp was chosen due to its central position between
Mombasa and
Kampala. It was also chosen because its network of rivers could supply the camp with water, and its elevation would make it cool enough for residential purposes. Furthermore, at 1661 metres above the sea level the temperatures are too low for the malaria mosquito to survive.
[7]
In
1905, Nairobi replaced Mombasa as capital of the
British protectorate,
[8] and the city grew around
administration and
tourism, initially in the form of
big game hunting. As the British colonialists started to explore the region, they started using Nairobi as their first port of call. This prompted the colonial government to build several
grand hotels in the city. The main occupants were British game hunters.
Nairobi continued to grow under the British rule, and many Britons settled within the city's suburbs. The continuous expansion of the city began to anger the
Maasai people, as the city was devouring their land to the south. It also angered the
Kikuyu people, who wanted the land returned to them.
An aerial of Nairobi in the
1950s.
In 1919, Nairobi was declared to be a
municipality.
[9] Between the years of 1920 and 1950, the number of white settlers within Nairobi rose from 9,000 to 80,000. However, friction existed between these settlers and the local peoples. Nairobi was granted
city status in 1954.
[10]
In February 1926, E.A.T. Dutton passed through Nairobi on his way to
Mount Kenya, and said of the city:
Post Independence
After the end of
World War II, this friction developed into the
Mau Mau rebellion.
Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya's future president, was jailed for his involvement even though there was no evidence linking him to the rebellion. Pressure exerted from the locals onto the British resulted in Kenyan independence in 1963, with Nairobi as the capital of the new republic.
After independence, Nairobi grew rapidly and this growth put pressure on the city's infrastructure. Power cuts and water shortages were a common occurrence, though in the past few years better city planning has helped to put some of these problems in check.
The
U.S. Embassy in Nairobi was bombed in August
1998 by
Al-Qaida, as one of a series of
U.S. embassy bombings. Over two hundred civilians were killed. It is now the site of a memorial park.
[11]
Geography
An aerial of Nairobi, the central business district and Ngong Road
The city is located at and occupies around 150
km². It is situated 1661 metres (5450 ft) above sea level.
[3]
Nairobi is situated between the cities of
Kampala and
Mombasa.
[9] As Nairobi is adjacent to the eastern edge of the
Rift Valley, minor earthquakes and tremors occasionally occur. The
Ngong hills, located to the west of the city, are the most prominent geographical feature of the Nairobi Area.
Mount Kenya is situated north of Nairobi and
Mount Kilimanjaro is towards the south-east. Both mountains are visible from Nairobi on a clear day.
[14]
The
Nairobi River and its
tributaries traverse through the Nairobi Province.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Wangari Maathai has fought fiercely to save the indigenous Karura Forest in northern Nairobi which was under threat of being replaced by housing and other infrastructure.
[15]
Nairobis western suburbs stretch all the way from the Kenyatta National Hospital in the south to the UN headquarters and Gigiri in the north, a distance of about 20 km.
The city is centred on the City Square, which is located in the Central Business District. The
Kenyan Parliament buildings, the
Holy Family Cathedral, Nairobi City Hall, Nairobi Law Courts and the
Kenyatta Conference Centre all surround the square.
Climate
At 1661 metres above
sea level, Nairobi enjoys a fairly moderate climate.
[16] The altitude makes for some chilly evenings, especially in the June/July season when the temperature can drop to 10 °C . The sunniest and warmest part of the year are from December to March, when temperatures average the mid-twenties during the day. The mean maximum temperature for this period is 24 °C.
[17]
There are two rainy seasons but rainfall can be moderate. The cloudiest part of the year is just after the first rainy season, when, until September, conditions are usually overcast with drizzle. As Nairobi is situated close to the equator, the differences between the seasons are minimal. The seasons are referred to as the
wet season and
dry season. The timing of sunrise and sunset do not vary tremendously throughout the year, due to Nairobi's close proximity to the
equator.
[18]
Districts
Nairobi is divided into a series of districts. The constituencies of Nairobi are Makadara, Kamukunji, Starehe,
Langata, Dagoretti,
Westlands, Kasarani and
Embakasi.
[19] The main administrative divisions of Nairobi are Central, Dagoretti,
Embakasi, Kasarani,
Kibera, Makadara, Pumwani and
Westlands.
[20] Most of the upmarket suburbs are situated to the west of Nairobi, where most European settles resided in colonial times.
[21] These include
Karen,
Langata,
Lavington and
Highridge. The region's European past is highlighted by the number of English place-names in the area. In the western outskirts, Kangemi and Dagoretti areas are inhabit by non-wealthy residents. Most low and lower-middle income estates are located in eastern Nairobi. These include Kariokor,
Dandora,
Kariobangi,
Embakasi and
Huruma. Many Somali immigrants have settled in
Eastleigh, nicknamed 'Little
Mogadishu'.
[22]
Parks and gardens
Nyayo Monument, located in
Uhuru Park, was built in 1988 to commemorate 10 years in power of former president Daniel Arap Moi.
Nairobi has many parks and open spaces throughout the city. Most of Nairobi is green-space, and the city has dense tree-cover.
[23] The most famous park in Nairobi is
Uhuru Park. The park borders the
central business district and the neighbourhood
Upper Hill. Uhuru (Freedom) Park is a centre for outdoor speeches, services and rallies. The park was to be built-over by former President
Daniel Arap Moi, who wanted his
KANU party's 62-storey headquarters situated in the park.
[24] However, the park was saved by
Wangari Maathai, who won a
Nobel Peace Prize in
2004 for her efforts.
[25]
Central Park is adjacent to Uhuru Park, and includes a memorial for
Jomo Kenyatta, the first president of Kenya. Other notable open spaces include
Jeevanjee Gardens, City Park and Nairobi Arboretum.
Business and economy
I&M Bank headquarters in Nairobi.
Nairobi 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. The exchange is Africa's 4th largest (in terms of trading volumes) and 5th (in terms of Market Capitalization as a percentage of GDP).
[26]
Nairobi is the regional headquarters of several international companies and organizations. This makes it one of the most influential cities in
Africa. In
2007 alone,
General Electric,
Young & Rubicam,
Google,
Coca Cola and
Celtel relocated their African headquarters to the city.
[27] The
United Nations has strong presence in Nairobi; the
United Nations Office at Nairobi hosts
UNEP and
UN-Habitat headquarters.
Several of Africa's largest companies are headquartered in Nairobi. KenGen, which is the largest African stock outside
South Africa,
[28] is based in the city.
Kenya Airways, Africa's fourth largest airline, uses Nairobi's
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport as a hub.
Goods manufactured in Nairobi include
clothing,
textiles, building materials,
processed foods,
beverages,
cigarettes etc. Several foreign companies have factories based in and around the city. These includes
Goodyear,
General Motors,
Toyota Motors,
Coca Cola and British audit firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Nairobi has a large
tourist industry, being both a tourist destination and a transport hub.
Central business district and skyline
Nairobi skyline viewed from Westlands.
Nairobi has grown around its
central business district. It takes a rectangular shape, around the Uhuru Highway, Haille Selasse Avenue, Moi Avenue and University Way. It includes many of Nairobi's important buildings, including the City Hall and Parliament Building. The city square is also located within the perimeter.
A feature of the central business district that strikes foreign tourists the most is the
skyline. Nairobi's skyline has been compared to many Asian and American cities. This is due to a construction boom after independence, and another construction boom in the late
1990s and early
2000s. Most of the skyscrapers in this region are the headquarters of businesses and corporations, such as I&M and the iconic buiding, Kenyatta international conference center. The United States Embassy bombing took place in this district, prompting the new embassy building to be located in the suburbs.
In
2006, a large beautification project took place in the CBD, as the city prepared to host the 2006 Afri-Cities summit. Iconic buildings such as the
Kenyatta International Conference Centre had their exteriors cleaned and repainted.
[29]
The district is bordered to the south-west by Nairobi's largest park:
Uhuru Park and Central Park. The
Mombasa to
Kampala railway runs to the south-east of the district.
Upper Hill
Today, many businesses have, or are considering relocating or establishing their headquarters outside the Central Business District. This is because land is cheaper, and better facilities can be easily built and maintained elsewhere. Two areas that are seeing a growth in companies and office-space are Upper Hill, approximately 2 km from the CBD and
Westlands, approximately the same distance.
Companies that have moved from the CBD to Upper Hill include
Citibank and in
2007,
Coca Cola began construction on their
East and
Central African headquarters in Upper Hill,
[30] cementing the district as the preferred location for office space in Nairobi. The largest office development in this area is the
Rahimtulla Tower, which is primarily occupied by
British firm
PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
To accommodate the large demand for floorspace in Nairobi, various commercial projects are being constructed. New business parks are being built in the city, including the flagship
Nairobi Business Park. Nairobi is currently being considered by a Middle-Eastern company, interested in building a high-rise headquarters in Africa.
Nairobi
panorama, viewed from Westlands.
Society and culture
Nairobi is a cosmopolitan and multicultural city. Since its foundation, Nairobi has maintained a strong
British presence, and a lasting legacy from colonial rule. This is highlighted by the number of
English-named suburbs, including
Hurlingham and
Parklands.
In the mid
twentieth century, many foreigners settled in Nairobi from other
British colonies, primarily
India and
Pakistan. The majority of these immigrants were workers who arrived to construct the
Kampala -
Mombasa railway, and ended up settling in Nairobi after its completion. Nairobi also has established communities from
Somalia and
Sudan.
As Nairobi has a diverse and multicultural composition, there are a number of churches, mosques, temples and gurdwaras within the city. Prominent places of worship in Nairobi include the Holy Family Basilica Cathedral, All Saints Cathedral, Ismaili Jamat Khana and
Jamia Mosque.
Nairobi has two informal nicknames. The first is ''"The Green City in the Sun"'', which is derived from the city's foliage and warm climate.
[32] The second is the ''"Safari Capital of the World"'', which is used due to Nairobi's prominence as a hub for safari tourism.
[33]
Literature and film
Nairobi is the home and meeting place of many budding writers and film makers.
Kwani? is Kenya's first literary journal and was established by modern writers living in Nairobi. Nairobi's publishing houses have also produced the works of some of Kenya's best known and most respected authors, including
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o,
Meja Mwangi who were all part of the post-colonial writing boom.
Many film makers also practice their craft out of Nairobi. Film-making is still young in the country but people like producer Njeri Karago and director Judy Kibinge are paving the way for others.
Perhaps the most famous book and film set in Nairobi, is ''
Out of Africa''. The book was written by
Karen Blixen (pen name Isak Dinesen), and it is her account of living in
Kenya. Karen Blixen lived in the Nairobi Area from 1917 to 1931, and the neighbourhood in which she lived,
Karen, is named after her.
[34][35]
In
1985, ''
Out of Africa'' was made into a film, directed by
Sydney Pollack. The film won 28 awards, including 7
Academy Awards. The popularity of the film prompted the opening of Nairobi's
Karen Blixen Museum.
Nairobi is also the setting of many of the novels of
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, Kenya's foremost writer.
Nairobi has been the set of several other
American and
British films. The most recent of these was ''
The Constant Gardener'' (2005), a large part of which was filmed in the city. The story revolves around a British
diplomat in Nairobi whose wife is murdered in northern Kenya. Much of the filming was in the
Kibera slum.
Most new
Hollywood films are nowadays screened at Nairobi's cinemas. Up to early 90s there were only few film theatres and the repertoire was scanty. There are also two
drive-in cinemas in Nairobi.
Music
Nairobi is the centre of the Kenyan music scene.
Benga is a Kenyan genre which was developed in Nairobi. The genre evolved between the
1940s and the
1960s, and by the late 1960s, it was the most popular music genre in Kenya. The genre is a fusion of
jazz and
Luo music forms.
In the
1970s, Nairobi became the prominent centre for
East and
Central African music. During this period, Nairobi was established as a hub of
soukous music. This genre was born in
Kinshasa and
Brazzaville. After the political climate in the region
deteriorated, many Congolese artists relocated to Nairobi. Artists such as
Orchestra Super Mazembe moved from
Congo to Nairobi and found great success.
[36] Virgin records became aware of the popularity of the genre and signed recording contracts with several
soukous artists.
More recently, Nairobi has become the centre of the
Kenyan hip hop scene. The genre has become very popular amongst the
East African youth, and Nairobi acts have become some of the most popular in the region. Successful artists based in Nairobi include
Nonini and
Nameless, and record labels based in the city include
Ogopa DJs.
Genge music, a subgenre of
hip hop, was born in Nairobi.
Many foreign musicians who tour Africa, perform and visit Nairobi.
Bob Marley's first ever visit to Africa started in Nairobi. Acts that have performed in Nairobi recently include
Shaggy,
Sean Paul and
Ja Rule. Nairobi has number of nightclubs in the CBD as well as suburbs. Some of them are open through the night, many customers are hesitant to leave before morning due to nightly insecurity.
Sport
Nairobi is East Africa's sporting centre. The premier sports facility in Nairobi is the
Moi International Sports Centre in the suburb of Kasarani. The complex was completed in
1987, and was used to host the
1987 All Africa Games. The complex comprises a 60,000 seater
stadium, the largest in
East Africa, a 5,000 seater
gymnasium, and a 2,000 seater aquatics centre.
[37]
Nyayo Stadium is Nairobi's second largest stadium. Completed in
1983, the stadium has a capacity of 30,000. This stadium is primarily used for
football. The facility is located close to the
Central Business District, which makes it a convenient location for political gatherings.
[38]
Nairobi City Stadium is the city's first stadium, and used for club football.
Nairobi Gymkhana is the home of the
Kenyan cricket team, and was a venue for the
2003 Cricket World Cup. Notable annual events staged in Nairobi include
Safari Rally, although it lost its
World Rally Championship status in 2003,
Safari Sevens, a
rugby tournament and
Nairobi Marathon.
Football is the most popular sport in the city by viewership and participation. This is highlighted by the number of football clubs in the city, including
Mathare United,
AFC Leopards,
Gor Mahia and
Tusker FC.
Nairobi is a major golfing destination, and is home to some of Africa's finest courses. There are six
golf courses within a 20
km radius of Nairobi.
[39] The oldest 18-hole golf course in the city is the Royal Nairobi Golf Club, founded in 1906 by the
British, just seven years after the city was founded. Other notable golf clubs include the Windsor Country Club, Karen Country Club and
Muthaiga Country Club. The Kenya Open golf tournament, which is part of the
Challenge Tour, takes place in Nairobi.
[40]
Tourism
Nairobi is not a prime tourist destination, but it does have several tourist attractions. The most famous is the
Nairobi National Park. The national park is unique, in being the only game-reserve of this nature to border a capital city, or city of this size. The park contains many animals including
lions and
giraffes. The park is home to over 400 species of bird,
[41] which is more than the entire
British Isles.
[42]
Nairobi is home to several museums. The
National Museum of Kenya is the largest in the city. It houses a large collection of artefacts, including the full remains of a
homo erectus boy. The National Museum is currently closed for renovation and due to re-open on June 30, 2007. Other prominent museums include the Nairobi Railway Museum and the
Karen Blixen Museum.
Nairobi is nicknamed the ''Safari Capital of the World'', and has many hotels to cater for safari-bound tourists. Five star hotels in Nairobi include the
Nairobi Serena, Grand Regency ,Windsor (Karen),
Holiday Inn, East African Safari Club (Lilian Towers), The Stanley Hotel, Safari Park & Casino,
InterContinental, Panari Hotel,
Hilton, and the Norfolk Hotel, the oldest continuously operating hotel in the city.
Panari Hotel is the newest five-star hotel in the city, and opened in
2006.
Nairobi is also home to the largest
ice rink in Africa: the
Solar Ice Rink at the Panari Sky Centre. The rink, opened in 2005, covers 15,000 square feet and can accommodate 200 people.
[43]
Other attractions of note include
Jomo Kenyatta's
mausoleum,
Kenya National Theatre and the Kenya National Archives. Art galleries in Nairobi include the Rahimtulla Museum of Modern Art (Ramoma) and the Mzizi Arts Centre.
Places of interest
★
Nairobi National Park
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Karen Blixen Museum
★ National Archives
★
Bomas of Kenya
★
Giraffe Centre
★
Safari park
★
Carnivore Restaurant
Transport
Airports
Nairobi is served primarily by
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. It is the largest airport in
East and
Central Africa.
[44] and handled over 4.4 million passengers in
2006.
[45] The airport is a major transit hub for passengers flying to East Africa's natural attractions, and other smaller cities in East and Central Africa. The airport is situated 20km from Nairobi's
Central Business District, and is served by taxis, shuttle services and coaches. The airport directly serves intercontinental passengers from
Europe and
Asia.
Wilson Airport is a small, busy airport to the west of Nairobi. It handles small aircraft that generally operate within Kenya, although some offer services to other East African destinations.
Eastleigh Airport was the original landing strip in the pre-
jet airline era. It was used in a landing point on the
1930s and
1940s British passenger and
mail route from
Southampton to
Cape Town. This route was served by
flying boats between
Britain and
Kisumu and then by land-based
aircraft on the routes to the south. The airport is now a
military base.
Buses
A Nairobi
Matatu, after the regulation changes.
Buses are the most common form of public transport in Nairobi.
Matatus, privately owned minibuses, are the most popular form of local transport
[46], and generally seat fourteen to twenty-four. Matatus operate within Nairobi and from Nairobi to other towns. The matatu's destination is imprinted on the side of the bus.
Matatus were easily distinguishable by their extravagant paint schemes. Owners would paint their matau with their favourite
football team or
hip hop artist. They were notorious for their poor safety records, which was a result of overcrowding and reckless driving. Matatu drivers were pressured to make as many round trips as possible to maximize profits for their operator.
However, in 2004 a law was passed in which all matatus had to include seat-belts, speed governors, and all be painted in a uniform white with yellow band across it. At first, this caused a furore amongst matatu operators, but they were pressured by government and public to make the changes. Matatus are now limited to 80
km/h.
[47]
Citi Hoppa is the newest bus fleet operating in Nairobi. Run privately, the Citi Hoppa offer relatively modern buses on many routes within the city. The Citi Hoppa buses are distinguishable by their green livery. It is now the leading bus operator in Nairobi, after Bustrack fell along its mother company, Kenya Bus Services.
Railways
Nairobi was founded as a railway town, and the
Kenya Railways (KR) main headquarters are still situated there, near the city centre. The line runs through Nairobi, from
Mombasa to
Kampala. Its main use is freight traffic, but regular nightly passenger trains connect Mombasa, Nairobi and Kisumu. A number of morning and evening commuter trains connect the centre with the suburbs, but the city has no proper light rail, tramway or subway lines. A JKI airport shuttle rail service is being contemplated.
Nairobi is also the junction for a branch railway to
Nanyuki.
Media
Nairobi is home to most of Kenya's news and media organisations. The city is also home to East Africa's largest newspapers: the ''
Daily Nation'' and the ''
The Standard''. These are circulated within Kenya and cover a range of domestic and regional issues. Both newspapers are published in English.
Kenya Television Network is the largest television station based in Nairobi. It generally broadcasts business news for Kenya and the continent.
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, a state-run television and radio station, is also headquartered in the city. The Nation Newspaper also runs a TV Station that broadcasts from and is based in Nairobi.
GTV launches expand to region- GTV a pan African pay Television has set up its African office in Kenya that will serve as the hub for the whole of the continent via satellite transmission to over 48 countries.GTV services across Africa will run through Gateway Broadcasting Services, a subsidiary of Gateway Communications that provides satellite infrastructure to most telecoms and corporations in Africa.
Several multinational media organizations have their regional headquarters in Nairobi. These include the
BBC,
CNN,
Agence France-Presse,
Reuters, and the
Associated Press. The East African bureau of
CNBC Africa is located in Nairobi.
Housing
Kibera - one of Africa`s largest slums.
There are 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
urbanization, poor town planning and the unavailability of loans for low income earners.
Kibera is the one of the largest slums in Africa,
[48] and is situated to the west of Nairobi. ("Kibera" is the Nubian word for "forest"). The slums cover two square kilometres
[49] and is on government land. Kibera has been the setting for several films, the most recent being ''
The Constant Gardener''.
Other notable slums include
Mathare and Korogocho. Altogether 66, areas are counted as slums within Nairobi.
[50]
Many Nairobi non slum-dwellers live in relatively good housing conditions. Large houses can be found in many neighbourhoods, especially to the west of Nairobi. Historically, British immigrants have settled in
Langata and
Karen. Other middle and high income estates include
Parklands,
Westlands,
Hurlingham, Milimani and Nairobi Hill.
To accommodate the growing middle class, many new apartments and housing developments are being built in and around the city. The most notable development is ''Greenpark'', at
Athi River town, 25 km from Nairobi's CBD. Over 5,000 houses, villas and apartments are being constructed at this development, including leisure, retail and commercial facilities.
[51] The development is being marketed at families, as are most others within the city.
Population
Nairobi has experienced some of the highest growth rates of any city in Africa. Since its foundation in 1899, Nairobi has grown to become the largest city in
East Africa, despite being the youngest large city in the region. The growth rate of Nairobi is currently 6.9%.
[52] It is estimated that Nairobi's population will reach 5 million in 2015.
[53]
| Year | Population |
|---|
| 1906 | 11,500 |
1911 | 14,000 | 1921 | 24,300 | 1926 | 29,900 | 1929 | 32,900 | 1931 | 47,800 | 1939 | 61,300 | 1944 | 108,900 | 1948 | 119,000 | 1955 | 186,000 | 1957 | 221,700 | 1960 | 251,000 | 1962 | 266,800 | 1965 | 380,000 | 1969 | 509,300 | 1979 | 827,775 | 1989 | 1,324,570 | 1995 | 1,810,000 | 1999 | 2,143,254 | 2005 | 2,750,561 |
Crime
Throughout the 1990s, Nairobi had struggled with rising
crime, earning a reputation for being a dangerous city and the nickname "Nairobbery". In
2001, the
United Nations International Civil Service Commission rated Nairobi as among the most insecure cities in the world, classifying the city as "status C." The head of one development agency cited the "notoriously high levels of violent armed robberies, burglaries and carjackings.
[54] Crime had risen in Nairobi as a result of
urbanization. As a security precaution, most large houses have a watch guard, burglar grills, and dogs to patrol their grounds during the night. Tourists are advised to conceal valuables at night.
Crime has since decreased in the city, due to increased security and an improved police presence. The government has taken measures to combat crime with heavy police presence in and around the city. The government further announced its intention to employ over 20,000 new police officers to boost its war on criminal and gang activities in the country.
Universities
Nairobi is home to several prestigious universities.
The
University of Nairobi is the oldest university in Kenya. It was established in
1956, as part of the
University of East Africa, but became an independent university in
1970. The university has approximately 22,000 students.
[55]
Kenyatta University is situated 23km from the centre of Nairobi, on over 1,000 acres of land. The university was established in
1985 after a long struggle for the status, which started in
1963.
Strathmore University started in 1961 as an
Advanced Level (UK) Sixth Form College offering
Science and
Arts subjects. The college started to admit accountancy students in March
1966, and thus became a university. In January 1993 Strathmore College merged with Kianda College and moved to Ole Sangale Road, Madaraka Estate, Nairobi.
United States International University - Nairobi is a branch of the
United States International University, which has campuses across the world. The Nairobi campus was established in
1969, with the first graduation taking place in
1979. The university has accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, in USA and the Government of Kenya.
Daystar University is a Christian liberal arts university located in
Athi River, south-east of Nairobi.
In 2005, The Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi was upgraded as the only teaching hospital in East Africa, providing post graduate education in medicince and surgery including nursing education.
The ''Catholic University of Eastern Africa'' - In 1989, the Institute obtained the "Letter of Interim Authority" as the first step towards its establishment as a private university. After three years of intensive negotiations between the Authority of the Graduate School of Theology (CHIEA) and the Commission for Higher Education, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences was established. The climax of the negotiations was a granting of the Civil Charter to CHIEA on 3 November 1992. This marked the birth of the university as a private institution.
Africa Nazarene University- located in Ongata Rongai, it's just minutes from the Kenyan capital Nairobi. Africa Nazarene University is a private chartered Christian university sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene International and it is a member of the worldwide family of Nazarene institutions.The mission of Africa Nazarene University is to provide a holistic education that develops individuals academically, spiritually, culturally and physically to equip them with excellent skills, competencies and Christian values which will enable them to go into the world well prepared to meet the challenges of their time.
Sister cities
Nairobi's
sister city is:
★
Denver,
Colorado (
United States of America)
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3. Attractions of Nairobi
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7. Nairobi: National capital and regional hub
8. Attractions of Nairobi
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13. Maps of the World
14. Nairobi by Degrees
15. Karura: Are We Missing the Trees for the Forest?
16. Nairobi Climate and Weather
17. Travel and Visa Information
18. Nairobi, Kenya - Sunrise, sunset, dawn and dusk times, table
19. Councillors, Wards & Constituencies
20. See: Nairobi Province
21. Living in Nairobi
22. Urban Somali refugees call Nairobi's 'little Mogadishu' home
23. Nairobi
24. Kenyans must have a sustained campaign against land grabbing
25. See: Nobel Peace Prize
26. Live Trading commences at Nairobi Stock Exchange
27. General Electric moves Africa's hub to Nairobi
28. KenGen Heads Index of Africa's Top 40 Stocks
29. The Beautification of Nairobi City Project
30. Vice president Moody Awori urges investors to market the country
31. Nairobi High Rise Buildings
32. The 'Green City in the Sun'
33. About Nairobi, Green City in the Sun
34. http://www.v-liz.com/safari/nairobiare/kbh.htm
35. http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/03/18/travel/18hours.1.html
36. http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/worldmusic/view/page.basic/artist/content.artist/orchestra_super_mazembe_28113
37. http://www.stadiumskenya.co.ke/entArt.asp?cat=STADIUM&sid=111
38. http://www.stadiumskenya.co.ke/entArt.asp?cat=STADIUM&sid=110
39. http://www.kenya-golf-safaris.com/html/golf_in_kenya.html
40. http://www.magicalkenya.com/default.nsf/0/69906EA06BF9725243256B6F002E18AD?opendocument&l=1&p=y
41. Kenya Wildlife Service - Nairobi NP
42. African Mecca Safaris - Nairobi NP
43. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/4543576.stm
44. Welcome to Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport
45. Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport Expansion
46. How to get around Nairobi
47. Crackdown hits Kenyan commuters
48. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/4261846.stm
49. http://www.csgkibera.org/
50. The slums of Nairobi: explaining urban misery
51. Housing estate being developed at Stoney Athi
52. http://www.ethosinternational.org/site/pp.asp?c=dkLQK4MNItG&b=493007
53. http://www.eastandard.net/archives/cl/print/news.php?articleid=26125
54. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/20010428/402881.htm
55. University of Nairobi
External links
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Nairobi City - official website
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Nairobi Stock Exchange
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National Geographic Feature about Nairobi
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Falling Rain Map of Nairobi
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A former resident's city guide to Nairobi
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August 7th Memorial Park, a tribute to the victims and survivors of the 1998 bombings
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