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Nairobi is the capital city and largest town of Kenya, a country in Eastern Africa. It is among the vast towns in Africa, for it’s continued growth and development. The name comes from a Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi which means “cool water”, a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. People refer to it as the Green City in the sun. Nairobi was founded in 1899 by the British colonialists as a rail depot on the Uganda railway. After independence in 1963, it became the capital of the Republic of Kenya.
Official languages used in the city are English and Swahili and street language, Sheng (a mixture of English and Swahili) commonly used by the youth locals. Common currency is the Kenyan Shillings (Ksh) but exchange of other currencies is easy at any forex Bureau. In USD the rate goes for 1 Kenyan Shilling =0.0093 United States Dollar.
Nairobi is situated in Kenya’s Central Highlands region and enjoys the pleasant weather for most of the year, with the coldest month being June and some part of July. Overall, the Nairobi weather is welcoming and pleasant.
Transport within the city is good with well maintained roads within the city. You can use Uber or a taxi to move around but the city traffic is tight during the evening and morning hours. The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the main and largest airport in Nairobi, connecting to most parts of the world. People are friendly and welcoming. You will for sure feel at home once you’re in the city. Nairobi is generally a safe city, a live city, especially at night. Do not miss to visit some of the cool restaurants and clubs and enjoy our Kenyan food (the famous ugali ) as you interact with the locals. Best way to learn the Kenyan culture.
Also get to experience the matatu culture. Matatus are the most common form of public transport in Kenya which comprises privately owned or sacco owned minibuses plying various routes to different parts of the country. The slogan ‘matatu’ translates to ‘three cents a ride’ which was the amount that was charged back in the 60s. They are characterized by graffiti, screens inside where passengers can watch music, not just any music, LOUD music! They are mostly preferred by the youth but one way or another despite your age you will find yourself in one, one day. It can seem chaotic for an outsider, but it serves the major of the population in the city quite well. Read more