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2. Nairobi - Wikipedia

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   Website. nairobi.go.ke. Nairobi (/ naɪˈroʊbi / ny-ROH-bee) is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to 'place of cool waters', a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city.

3. History of Nairobi - Wikipedia

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   After independence, Nairobi grew rapidly and this growth put pressure on the city's infrastructure. Power cuts and water shortages were a common occurrence, though in the past few years better city planning has helped to put some of these problems in check. In 1975 Nairobi was the host city of the 5th Assembly of the World Council of Churches.

4. List of cities and towns in Kenya by population - Wikipedia

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   The following is a list of the most populous cities, municipalities and towns of Kenya.In Kenya there are only five incorporated cities including the capital and largest city, Nairobi, the second largest and the coastal city of Mombasa, the third largest and inland port city of Kisumu, the 4th City to get the Status of the City was Nakuru, that was upgraded from a municipality on 1 December ...

5. Timeline of Nairobi - Wikipedia

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   1944 - Kenya Conservatoire of Music founded. [9] 1946 - Nairobi National Park established. 1947 - Kenya National Archives headquartered in city. [10] 1948 East African Literature Bureau founded. [4] Population: 118,976 (urban agglomeration). [11] 1949 - American Center Library established. [10] 1950 - Nairobi became a city [citation needed]

6. Nairobi City County - Wikipedia

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   Nairobi City County is one of the 47 counties of Kenya. With an estimated population of 5,454,000 in 2024, it is the third-smallest in area of the counties, yet the most populous one. It also serves as the capital of Kenya. The county entity was effected in 2013, replacing Nairobi City Council, which had been the long-standing unit of local ...

7. Nairobi National Park - Wikipedia

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   Nairobi National Park is a national park in Kenya that was established in 1946 about 7 km (4.3 mi) south of Nairobi. It is fenced on three sides, whereas the open southern boundary allows migrating wildlife to move between the park and the adjacent Kitengela plains. Herbivores gather in the park during the dry season.