Photogallery of Nairobi, Kenya

In West Africa, tourists can visit an interesting large city – Nairobi, which is the capital of Kenya. Numerous travelers visit this city every year to participate in fantastic safari, explore the gorgeous historical district, and visit different authentic shops and even charming farms. The latter, surprisingly, are also a landmark of this wonderful settlement. The river, which gave the city its name, only makes this region even more picturesque. Quite often, it is possible to hear how people call Nairobi “the Green City in the Sun”. This nickname has become very popular because the city’s administration takes care of the parks and other green areas in Nairobi. The territory of modern Nairobi was marshland until the 19th century. No one lived here. In 1899, the first station responsible for the maintenance of the railroad from Uganda appeared in this region. This event marked the foundation of the city of Nairobi. However, a plague epidemic soon emerged in the settlement, so it was necessary to burn all buildings. One year later, it was decided to rebuild the completely ruined town. In 1905, the British protectorate decided to move the country’s capital to another city, changing Mombasa to Nairobi. Naturally, this was a major boost to the development of the city’s infrastructure. Under the British rule, the city got a municipality status in 1919. However, the continuously expanding territory of Nairobi enraged the indigenous peoples of Maasai and … Read further