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  1. en.wikipedia.org

    The earliest account of Nairobi's / n aɪ ˈ r oʊ b ɪ / history dates back to 1899 when a railway depot was built in a brackish African swamp occupied by a pastoralist people, the Maasai, the sedentary Akamba people, as well as the agriculturalist Kikuyu people who were all displaced by the colonialists. The railway complex and the building around it rapidly expanded and urbanized until it ...
  2. britannica.com

    7 days agoNairobi, city, capital of Kenya.It is situated in the south-central part of the country, in the highlands at an elevation of about 5,500 feet (1,680 metres). The city lies 300 miles (480 km) northwest of Mombasa, Kenya's major port on the Indian Ocean.. The city originated in the late 1890s as a colonial railway settlement, taking its name from a water hole known to the Maasai people as ...
    Author:The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  3. en.wikipedia.org

    Nairobi Parsee Zoroastrian Anjuman Religious and Charitable Funds established. [3] 1906 Jamia Mosque construction started. Royal Nairobi Golf Club founded. 1907 - British Government House built. 1909 - East Africa and Uganda Natural History Society established. [3] 1910 East African Standard newspaper headquartered in Nairobi.
  4. nation.africa

    Nairobi was once a swamp. History of Nairobi 1899-2022 comes after the one on Kisumu, in the 'History of Kenyan Cities and Towns Series' that the two authors are writing. Africans and Asians provided the labour as well as market for the goods and services.
  5. en.wikipedia.org

    Nairobi (/ n aɪ ˈ r oʊ b i / 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. The city proper had a population of 4,397,073 in the 2019 census. [7] [8]Nairobi is home of the Kenyan Parliament Buildings and hosts thousands ...
  6. discoverwalks.com

    By 1905, Nairobi was well developed that it was made the capital city of British East Africa before that Mombasa was the capital city. Nairobi expanded and also became an administrative town. Tourists also started flocking the region for big game hunting and safaris. Luxury hotels and lodges were built for the tourists.
  7. historypin.org

    Jun 21, 2023Embark on a captivating journey through the rich history of Nairobi, a land steeped in culture and diversity. This immersive tour takes you on a chronological exploration of the county's past, spanning from prehistoric times to the present day. Discover the ancient civilizations that once flourished in Kenya. Witness the transformative impact of European colonization and the struggle for ...
  8. visitnairobikenya.com

    Apr 2, 2024HISTORY OF NAIROBI April 2, 2024. Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also form the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase 'Enkare Nyrobi', which translates to "cool water". The area Nairobi currently occupies was essentially an uninhabited swamp until a supply ...
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  1. History of Nairobi

    The earliest account of Nairobi's history dates back to 1899 when a railway depot was built in a brackish African swamp occupied by a pastoralist people, the Maasai, the sedentary Akamba people, as well as the agriculturalist Kikuyu people who were all displaced by the colonialists. The railway complex and the building around it rapidly expanded and urbanized until it became the largest city of Kenya and the country's capital. The name Nairobi comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to 'the place of cool waters'. However, Nairobi is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun". Wikipedia

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