Nairobi - Kenya (The City under the Sun)

mwanamwiwa · March 23rd, 2010, 02:12 AM

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Nairobi
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Nairobi (pronounced /naɪˈroʊbi/) is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi Province. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is surrounded by several expanding villa suburbs.[2]

Founded in 1899 as a simple rail depot on the railway linking Mombasa to Uganda, the town quickly grew to become the capital of British East Africa in 1907 and eventually the capital of a free Kenyan republic in 1963.[3] During Kenya's colonial period, the city became a centre for the colony's coffee, tea and sisal industry.[4] 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 1795 m above sea-level.[5]

Nairobi is the most populous city in East Africa, with a current estimated population of about 3 million.[1] According to the 1999 Census, in the administrative area of Nairobi, 2,143,254 inhabitants lived within 696 km2 (269 sq mi).[6] Nairobi is currently the 13th largest city in Africa, based on population and Fourth Largest in infrastructure development and its size.

Nairobi is now one of the most prominent cities in Africa politically and financially.[7] Home to many companies and organisations, including the United Nations Environment Programme and the UN Office in Africa, Nairobi is established as a hub for business and culture. The Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) is one of the largest in Africa, ranked fourth in terms of trading volume and capable of making 10 million trades a day.[8] The Globalisation and World Cities Study Group and Network (GaWC) defines Nairobi as a prominent social centre.

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mwanamwiwa · March 23rd, 2010, 02:16 AM

Uhuru Park - Central Nairobi

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***Parisian Girl*** · March 23rd, 2010, 02:28 AM

Lovely photos of this beautiful part of the world. Thanks for posting

mwanamwiwa · March 23rd, 2010, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Parisian Girl

Lovely photos of this beautiful part of the world. Thanks for posting

You are welcome.

mwanamwiwa · March 23rd, 2010, 02:59 AM

mwanamwiwa · March 23rd, 2010, 03:01 AM

Koinange street.

Jacaranda trees bloom in october painting Nairobi's streets with a beautiful purple colour.

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Nairobi youth

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Westgate Mall,Westlands(24hrs)

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mwanamwiwa · March 23rd, 2010, 03:03 AM

Nairobi in full bloom

***Parisian Girl*** · March 23rd, 2010, 03:13 AM

Wow, these pics are just great! Amazing! Many thanks

Hope you will keep posting.

corredor06 · March 23rd, 2010, 04:04 AM

WOW love the pictures nice wildlife.

alekssa1 · March 23rd, 2010, 08:40 AM

Interesting photos. Will you show some of its older corners?

mwanamwiwa · March 23rd, 2010, 11:09 AM

Thanks guys.The wildlife is at the Nairobi National Park,30 mins from the CBD.

mwanamwiwa · March 23rd, 2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by alekssa1

Interesting photos. Will you show some of its older corners?

Those are the older corners.I will post the new Nairobi soon.

mwanamwiwa · March 23rd, 2010, 11:13 AM

Mama Ngina Street 1

Mama Ngina Street 2

Harambee Avenue

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KAZAN RESIDENT · March 23rd, 2010, 01:28 PM

it's amazing to see wildlife near to the city, really great!!!

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*Parisian Girl* MONACO _ Côte d'Azur Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PARIS - Monte Carlo - London Posts: 17,264 Likes (Received): 1016	Lovely photos of this beautiful part of the world. Thanks for posting __________________ Je m'appelle Paris

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*Parisian Girl* MONACO _ Côte d'Azur Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PARIS - Monte Carlo - London Posts: 17,264 Likes (Received): 1016	Wow, these pics are just great! Amazing! Many thanks Hope you will keep posting. __________________ Je m'appelle Paris

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mwanamwiwa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,553 Likes (Received): 138	Koinange street. Jacaranda trees bloom in october painting Nairobi's streets with a beautiful purple colour. image hosted on flickr Nairobi youth image hosted on flickr Westgate Mall,Westlands(24hrs) image hosted on flickr

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mwanamwiwa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,553 Likes (Received): 138	Thanks guys.The wildlife is at the Nairobi National Park,30 mins from the CBD.

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