Nairobi West
Nairobi West | |
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Coordinates: 1°18′38″S 36°49′9″E / 1.31056°S 36.81917°E | |
Country | Kenya |
County | Nairobi City |
Sub-county | Lang'ata |
Time zone | UTC+3 |
Nairobi West is a neighbourhood in the city of Nairobi. It is approximately 2.7 kilometres (1.7 mi) southwest of the central business district of Nairobi.
Overview
[edit]Nairobi West is located approximately 2.8 kilometres (1.7 mi) southwest of Nairobi's central business district. It straddles the Lang'ata Road, Mombasa Road and Uhuru Highway junction. It borders the South C estate to the south.[1]
Nairobi West is zoned as a high density residential neighbourhood, with mixed residential developments such as bungalows, flats as well as maisonettes.[2] Over the years the neighbourhood has morphed into a commercial and residential neighbourhood due to the number of entertainment joints irregularly opened in the area.[3] It was a neighbourhood that is home to the middle class segment of Nairobi residents.[1][4][5]
Points of interest
[edit]- Nyayo National Stadium, a multipurpose stadium built in 1983 for a capacity of 15,000.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "What Remains? – A Nairobi West Nostalgia |". norient.com. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ Mido, Collins Lugalia. "Zorning Ordinance-Nairobi".
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(help) - ^ "Rising noise levels starting to make city dwellers go deaf". The Star. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "Nairobi West". Wanted in Africa. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ Mochama, Tony. "Why 'Nairobi West' is a microcosm of our city wannabeism". Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 28 November 2022.