Thanx Statiq; i would also agree with you that those old and dilapidated colonial shackles should be done away with and new buildings put up, but i think we are slowly getting there!

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any idea what is going up there?

any idea what is going up there?

Nope. I just took a random pic.

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The roads are in such poor conditions. That red soil is an eyesore.

The roads are in such poor conditions. That red soil is an eyesore.

Thats why I believe its time to divide Nairobi into boroughs. That way, they can be recognised as individual local authorities and can get funding for infrastructure projects independent from the city council funds. I also believe its time to form business district associations for both Westlands and Upperhill just like the NCBDA. If it worked for the CBD, it can work for other areas as well.

Thats why I believe its time to divide Nairobi into boroughs. That way, they can be recognised as individual local authorities and can get funding for infrastructure projects independent from the city council funds. I also believe its time to form business district associations for both Westlands and Upperhill just like the NCBDA. If it worked for the CBD, it can work for other areas as well.

I thought the boroughs project was approved like 2 years ago, or was it just a proposal?

I thought the boroughs project was approved like 2 years ago, or was it just a proposal?

I don't think so. All areas of Nairobi are still under the city council.

I don't think so. All areas of Nairobi are still under the city council.

Ah ok, I don't know why I was under the impression that I had read about it in the papers.

Thats why I believe its time to divide Nairobi into boroughs. That way, they can be recognised as individual local authorities and can get funding for infrastructure projects independent from the city council funds. I also believe its time to form business district associations for both Westlands and Upperhill just like the NCBDA. If it worked for the CBD, it can work for other areas as well.

That is a brilliant idea.Nairobi is just too huge for one council to handle.

That is a brilliant idea.Nairobi is just too huge for one council to handle.

I hope they implement it one day. :)

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wow westlands by itself can easily pass as a capital city in some african countries

i like the borough idea. i think it would help fix problems like pavements and dust, plus it will be easier westlands citizens to hold the country council responsible for their actions

wow westlands by itself can easily pass as a capital city in some african countries

i like the borough idea. i think it would help fix problems like pavements and dust, plus it will be easier westlands citizens to hold the country council responsible for their actions

Recently, they repaired a number of streets in Westlands, particularly around the Sankara area. I wonder if this was done by the business establishments in that section of Westlands. If it was, then businesses in other parts of Westlands can also do the same.

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very nice Kenguy. Have you taken photography lessons?

I hope they implement it one day. :)

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Why telephone cables are not laid undergroud in Kenya? They disfigure otherwise nice suburbs.

very nice Kenguy. Have you taken photography lessons?

No, I've never taken any. Photography is just one of my hobbies. At least it helps me kill time especially when I'm travelling. :)

Why telephone cables are not laid undergroud in Kenya? They disfigure otherwise nice suburbs.

I have noticed that in areas that were purely commercial zones in the 60's-70's have all wires below the ground. Places like Westlands which were purely residential with a small commercial shopping centre had their wires above the ground. I guess it was cheaper and easier back then to connect more houses with the lines above the ground as compared to having them below.

Fast forward to 2011 and Westlands is not exactly the green leafy suburb it used to be. The electricity and telephone companies have not kept up with the recent developments in the area.

Fortis tower update.

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Fedha plaza.

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On the other side of Bandari plaza. There is another construction site to the left of the pic where they are still working on the foundation of what I think will be some large building. I don't have details yet about it or the building going up to the right.

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Really dull new block.

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I have a hearty dislike for such depressing colors!!!

I have a hearty dislike for such depressing colors!!!

This one takes the no. 2 spot for depressing new buildings in Nairobi. Theres a new one in the CBD on Koinange street near Nakumatt Lifestyle. Its painful to look at. To make matters worse, a nice curvy, glassy office block is getting built right next to it making it stand out even more.

This one takes the no. 2 spot for depressing new buildings in Nairobi. Theres a new one in the CBD on Koinange street near Nakumatt Lifestyle. Its painful to look at. To make matters worse, a nice curvy, glassy office block is getting built right next to it making it stand out even more.

if u wud get pictures, that wud be nice

Really dull new block.

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Why someone would put up such an ugly building in the midst of new shiny glass scrapers a few meters away beats all logic.The owner will end up getting cheap rental in a prime location.

if u wud get pictures, that wud be nice

I will try. :)

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is this the CBD building?

is this the CBD building?

No, its somewhere between Westlands and Parklands.

is this the CBD building?

Here it is. Nothing to write home about. I consider this to be the height of penny pinching for a building right in the middle of the CBD. I expected a glass facade, not tiny windows and a brown coat of paint.

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Here it is. Nothing to write home about. I consider this to be the height of penny pinching for a building right in the middle of the CBD. I expected a glass facade, not tiny windows and a brown coat of paint.

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eeeewww that is so uninspiring!!!!!!!!!

Oh dear!!

eeeewww that is so uninspiring!!!!!!!!!

My thoughts exactly. I wish someone would tell whoever put that "thing" up those words. If I were the architect, I'd hang my head in shame.

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Here it is. Nothing to write home about. I consider this to be the height of penny pinching for a building right in the middle of the CBD. I expected a glass facade, not tiny windows and a brown coat of paint.

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Not just that but the neighbours are penny pinchers too.Those places aren't even well maintained with paint.Many uneven buildings here don't plaster the sides to save "unneccesary" costs.So many buildings in kenya plaster the front but show "mawe" on the sides but i've never seen that in other cities.They either plaster them well or have a row of even structures.

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We need to raise our standards like others.This is Ecuador.

Beautiful and orderly!

Beautiful and orderly!

+1.

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looking good! I can see th private sector is really pulling it's weight. The only thing that seems to be lagging is the government atm.

SAFARICOM HQ OFFICE III.

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Why telephone cables are not laid undergroud in Kenya? They disfigure otherwise nice suburbs.

The days of overhead cables in major urban areas are numbered. :)

KPLC to Spend Sh 20 Billion in New Underground Cable Network

Kenya Power and Lighting Company will spend Sh 20bn in laying out underground cables to replace the overhead power lines in a bid to improve the power supply system.

The company announced it had already started the project in the major cities of Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.

"The project involves conversion of overhead power lines to an underground system so as to enhance reliability and quality of power supply to customers," said the company's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Njoroge.

The development is in line with other efforts geared towards minimizing interruptions of power supply which include investing another Sh500m in automating its power distribution in Nairobi and Mombasa.

He made the announcements yesterday while launching a digital mapping project, called Facilities Database worth Sh259 million. It is meant to enable the company remotely identify and locate customers and faults along its transmission and distribution network.

"Designers will not be required to physically visit the premises of a person applying for power supply as they will be able to locate a customer's location on spatial maps from their offices," he said during a test launch at Githunguri in Kiambu County.

Consequently, that will reduce the period taken to give power applicants the quotations for supplying electricity to their premises, which in turn will reduce the connection period.

Njoroge said KPLC was at an advanced stage of compiling all relevant data which include customer premises, meters, meter boards, power lines, transformers, substations, and offices.

The announcements come as the company is currently rolling out pre-paid metering system with the main purpose of enhancing revenue collection . The roll out entails installation of about 250,000 meters by December 2011 which will cost the company a total cost of Sh2.4 bn.

The power distributor raised Sh9.83 bn towards the end of 2010 from a rights issue following a restructuring process, part of which it planned to invest in improving the distribution system.

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This is long overdue!

finally...it's taken far too long

Empress Office Suites - Westlands | COMPLETE

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Sky park U/C.

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Sarit Centre and 9 West in the background.

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Fortis tower nearing completion and Bandari plaza. You can also see Krishna tower U/C just behind Bandari Plaza.

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Hi! MUCH LOVE CARLOS FROM ANGOLA.I miss westlands a lot.back 2008. miss good time i had there...

Fortis tower nearing completion and Bandari plaza. You can also see Krishna tower U/C just behind Bandari Plaza.

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Construction galore! nice pics Kenguy.

Hi! MUCH LOVE CARLOS FROM ANGOLA.I miss westlands a lot.back 2008. miss good time i had there...
Come back again.^^

the buildings are tightly squeezed like sardines...

the buildings are tightly squeezed like sardines...

lol.

I think I like it when a city is dense rather than spread out

lol.

I think I like it when a city is dense rather than spread out

Same here.:)

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really kenya is going good in infrastructural development.and Nairobi seems to be the one of the most developed city in Africa.

i am not sure what infrastructure you are talking about luciaparkison,drainage systems,water and sewage systems.the supporting infrastucture in nairobi has not been upgraded in a very long time.the developments are good but the underlaying infrastructure cannot support so much.city call is catching very slowly.yes we building roads but upgrading the sewer systems.

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^^what's the name of that building?

^^what's the name of that building?

Villa rosa hotel, the name suits the building.:)

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Great work statiq.

I noticed since the Western Ringroad construction work started, coupled with upcoming skyscrapers in Westlands as well as other buildings along Chiromo road, that now you can see many of these buildings from the Riverside/ Kileleshwa area.

Villa rosa hotel can now be seen from Kileleshwa police station!

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Fortis tower looks like its almost complete
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1 Riverside Drive... I know there was a thread for this apartments but I cant find it... anyhoo


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Nice shots Nairoberry!:okay: