Around Nairobi
Nairobi is derived from a Maasai word meaning – A place of cold waters;
NAIROBI is the fourth most visited city in Africa and the most expensive city in EAST AFRICA.
FAST FACTS
Present population:
More than 4 million people;Its population has significantly gone up in the past 10 years after adding approximately one million new inhabitants. Its biggest challenge has been containing the growth of slums and upgrading infrastructure to accommodate the increasing numbers.
Establishment:
- Nairobi is Kenya’s capital city. Nairobi is derived from a Maasai word meaning – A place of cold waters; the city of Nairobi is a home to large communities of Kenyan peoples, as well as citizens from neighboring countries. Also, Nairobi city is the economic, cultural and political heart of East Africa; a green city with an outstanding array of bars, music clubs and restaurants, a vibrant cultural scene, shopping malls, art galleries and museums.
Area of Nairobi city: 695square kilometers.
