Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and the largest city in East Africa. Its name is derived from a Maasai word that refers to “A place of cold waters”. This town covers an area of about 684 square kilometers. The Ngong Hills are the main physical features located to the northwest of the city. This city is located near the equator and is 1,795 meters above sea level. On a clear day you can have a good view of Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro. The Nairobi River also passes through the city. Some of the buildings that you will easily see include the parliament, the KICC building, the Hilton hotel, the Sagrada Familia Cathedral, the City Hall and the Courts of Justice.
The city (Green City in the Sun) is surrounded by many suburbs that form the province of Nairobi. The residents are nicknamed Nairobians and English and Swahili are the most widely used languages. A large number of young people communicate in sheng (a mixture of Swahili and English). The Great Sunshine City began as a depot on the Mombasa-Uganda railway. The availability of sufficient quality water from various rivers also contributed to the rise of more residential houses. It has a population of around 3 million people who are from different tribes.
This city is the fourth in Africa in terms of infrastructure, size and development. It is a prominent social center, home to several companies and organizations such as the United Nations Environment Program and the United Nations for Africa. Due to the high population, it has a rich culture and many businesses. The exploration of the British colony resulted in the construction of several hotels and British hunters were the main occupants.
The rapid expansion of the city did not please the Maasai community very much because they thought that their land was being exploited by foreigners. The Kikuyu community, on the other hand, was angry and wanted their land back from the British colony. The end of World War II marked the beginning of the war between the Mau Mau (Kikuyu warriors) and the British colonial government led by Jomo Kenyatta, the first president of Kenya. Gradually, pressure from the local population increased, resulting in Kenya’s independence in 1963.
This City of the Sun is divided into eight districts, namely Makandara, Embakasi, Starehe, Kamukuji, Langata, Westlands, Dagoretti and Kasarani. This city has a lot to offer visitors, from restaurants, classic hotels, casino, pubs and discos. Some of the attractions include the Nairobi Museum, the Arboretum and the Railway Museum. You can also shop for traditional clothing at City Market’s curio shops and bargain for better prices.