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Banks in Nairobi
Currently there are 44 licensed commercial banks and 1 mortgage finance company in Nairobi. The list below details the names of the licensed commercial banks and mortgage finance company, their...
View ArticleEconomy of 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...
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Universities in Nairobi
Nairobi is home to several 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...
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Housing in Nairobi
There is a wide variety of standards of living in Nairobi county. Most wealthy Kenyans live in Nairobi but the majority of Nairobians are poor. Half of the population have been estimated to live in...
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Transport in Nairobi city is relatively well-developed as compared to other towns in Kenya. Nairobi has an extensive network of tarmacked roads making transport a bit easier although at times there...
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Shopping in Nairobi
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 shopping products that make ideal souvenirs or gifts. Kenyan products are as...
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Climate in Nairobi
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...
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Geography of Nairobi
Nairobi 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 county and it is in between...
View ArticleAbout Nairobi County
Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya and still the largest city. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name “Nairobi” comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which...
View ArticleNairobi city centre
The city centre of Nairobi is relatively compact, and although bustling with hawkers and sometimes a little intimidating, west of Moi Avenue it’s normally safe to walk around during daylight hours,...
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Location Nairobi is located in south-central Kenya, 140 kilometers (87 miles) south of the equator. It is well served by international airlines, and a regional road network links it to other major East...
View ArticleNairobi – Africa’s Hub
Nairobi is increasingly emerging as Africa’s hub for most companies operating in the region. Nairobi, the largest in East and Central Africa, has several factors going for it: relatively better...
View ArticleDandora
Dandora is an eastern suburb in Nairobi, Kenya. It is part of the Embakasi division.Dandora is divided into five phases. Dandora was established in 1977, with partial financing by the World Bank in...
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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...
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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. Jomo Kenyatta...
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Huruma
The Huruma informal settlement is situated in the Northeast quadrant of Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city and consists of six villages: Kambi Moto, Mahira, Redeemed, Ghetto, Gitathuru and Madoya. Huruma...
View ArticlePubs, bars, and clubs in Nairobi Kenya
Carnivore Club Location: Langata Rd near Wilson Airport; tel: 020 501706. The Carnivore has gained international notoriety for its barbecued game meats and is a popular venue with locals and often...
View ArticleMovies, Cinemas and Theatres in Nairobi
Nairobi has a high number of movies and cinema goers and although these number has been decreasing because of pirated movies it has not killed the passion for movie goers. List of Movies and Cinemas...
View ArticleCar Hire Services and Companies in Nairobi
Vehicles are subject to customs duties of up to 70%, and this in turn pushes up car hire prices. Many of the usual car hire companies have franchises in Nairobi and several rental options are...
View ArticleNairobi Nightlife
Nairobi enjoys a vibrant nightlife with clubs, cinema halls, theatre halls and casinos in the city. Several clubs stage theme nights such as “cultural nites” which feature music, traditional foods and...
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