The name Nairobi derives from the phrase Enkare Nyirobi meaning “the place of cool waters”. However, Nairobi is popularly known as “Green City in the Sun”. The people of Nairobi are referred to as Nairobians, it is the capital of Kenya and also the largest city in Kenya. According to 2011 estimates, the city has a population of approximately 3.36 million, making it the second largest city in the African Great Lakes region after Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Currently, it is one of the most strategically and financially well-endowed cities in Africa and has continued to make immense contributions to the well-being and development of the African continent. Let’s take a look at some of the incredible photos of Nairobi that you would mistake for London.
30+ Amazing pictures to remind you how beautiful Nairobi is
Court in Nairobi
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB Group)
The Financial Services Holding Building is one of the skyscrapers that made the city of Nairobi look like London.
The International House, Nairobi
Another notable skyscraper is the International House inMama Ngina Street. The Building is a property management company that owns and manages its own property portfolio. It was originally built by Queensway Development Corporation (a Canadian company).
The Times Tower in Nairobi
The Times Tower, also called New CentralThe Bank Tower is 140 meters, the second tallest building in Kenya. The Times Tower in Nairobi was built to withstand earthquakes. It has 38 floors, a 7-story banking complex, an 11-story parking lot and 10 elevators.
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The city of Nairobi has a mix of cultures. African, Asian, European and Middle Eastern cultures exist in this city. Nairobi has a modern city centre, some lovely suburbs and we also can’t deny that it’s home to one of Africa’s largest slums. All together makes the capital of Kenya a wonderful place. Since independence, the city has grown at an alarming rate that you might even mistake for London when you come across pictures from there. As a ‘green city in the sun’ it has what it takes to create a beautiful backdrop for viewing, photographing and filming. This is Nairobi, the city that lives in the sun. Let’s take a closer look at the most beautiful sights in the city of Nairobi.
Here are more pictures to convince you that Nairobi is a beautiful city
Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC), Nairobi
The statue of Jomo Kenyatta, the first President of Kenya appears to be near the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC), the former Kenyatta International Conference Center in the town square. The 28-storey building is a key address for a number of government offices and an internationally recognized venue for conferences, meetings, exhibitions and special events. Several five star hotels are within walking distance. KICC was the tallest structure in Nairobi until the mid-2000s when construction of the Times Tower, home of the Kenya Revenue Authority, was completed.
The village market in Nairobi
Above is the torrent-like waterfall in the Village Market, a major shopping, recreation and entertainment complex in Nairobi. The Village Market is located in the residential area of Gigiri, about 9.7 km from the city center, on Limuru Road. It also houses over 150 stores in 20,000 square meters of retail space, 20,000 square feet (1,900 square meters ) of office space.
The central business district of Nairobi
The city of Nairobi developed around the central business district. The building is rectangular in shape and is centered around Uhuru Highway, Haille Selasse Avenue, Moi Avenue and University Way. It also includes many important buildings in Nairobi, including the City Hall and the Parliament Building.
Another skyscraper building in the metropolitan city is the I & M Bank Tower. Completed in 2001, the tower is the headquarters of I&M Banking Limited on Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi’s CBD.
The courts of Nairobi in the town square.
The National Center Building in Nairobi
Behind the Cameo building is the National Center on Kimathi Road. The 250 m long house is completed in 1997 and serves as both an office and a shop. The shape of the building consists of a high street-level colonnade with a ten-story podium crowned by two cylindrical towers with a further seven stories. The building has a total of 17 floors.