Getting Around Nairobi
Getting around Nairobi can be a challenge due to limited information on the existing public transport system, and the chaotic and reckless behaviour of most public transport operators in the city. The Nairobi City...
Author: LivinginNairobi
Oloolua Nature Trail
Hidden away in the upmarket suburb of Karen is the 5km long Oloolua Nature Trail, an oasis of tranquility for city residents looking to escape the city bustle.
August 7th Memorial Park
The August 7th Memorial Park at the intersection of Moi Avenue and Haile Selasie Avenue was the site of a bombing attack in 1998. It features a beautifully landscaped garden, sculptures made out of...
Caves and Hiking on Chyulu Hills
These caves have put Chyulu Hills on the world map, attracting visitors coming to explore them, and hike through the stunning landscape with views of the majestic Mt Kilimanjaro in the distance.
Public Libraries
The city of Nairobi has public libraries situated in the central business district, as well as in some of the outskirts, as indicated below. Most of these facilities are operated by various state organs,...
Commuter Train Service in Nairobi
Commuter train services were introduced in Nairobi in the 1980s to provide a low cost public transport alternative to the urban poor in the city, following a crippling economic inflation the country was experiencing...
Water Supply to Nairobi
Nairobi residents face many challenges in their day to day lives in the city. None of the hurdles matches water shortages in the adverse impact it has on the city’s residents. So where does...
Kereita Cave and Waterfall
The Kereita Forest at the southern-most end of the Aberdares range has interesting hiking trails and natural features like the Kereita Cave and Waterfall. The trails were established by Kijabe Environment Volunteers (KENVO), a...
