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About Nairobi

Nairobi is the capital and the largest city of Kenya. The name comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to "cool water", 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, while the metropolitan area has a population of 9,354,580. The city is popularly referred to as the Green City in the Sun.

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Trips from Nairobi

Nairobi to Diani Beach Nairobi to Gatundu Nairobi to Kinoo Nairobi to South B Nairobi to Utawala Junction Nairobi to Harare Nairobi to Tarakea Nairobi to Kabarak University Nairobi to Chavakali Nairobi to Archers Post Nairobi to Malaysia Nairobi to Cameroon Nairobi to Pangani Nairobi to Kindaruma Hydroelectric Power Station Nairobi to Brazil Nairobi to Scotland Nairobi to Kimana River Nairobi to Tarangire National Park Nairobi to Amsterdam Nairobi to Grenada Country Nairobi to Turkey Nairobi to Aga Khan University Hospital Kenya Nairobi to Mukono Nairobi to Dagoretti High School Nairobi to Ohio Nairobi to Roseau Nairobi to Rombo District Nairobi to Quito Nairobi to Gulu Nairobi to Flic en Flac Nairobi to Baricho Nairobi to Chyulu Hills Nairobi to Ottawa Nairobi to Lake Chala Nairobi to Ngong Hills Hotel Nairobi Nairobi to Suna Nairobi to Othaya Road Nairobi to Ahmedabad Nairobi to Harar Nairobi to Eagle View Mara Naboisho Nairobi to Kumasi Nairobi to Tétouan Nairobi to Luweero Nairobi to Bitung Nairobi to Edinburgh Nairobi to Cabo San Lucas Nairobi to Eindhoven Nairobi to St Mary s School Nairobi to Karagita Nairobi to Kaimosi Station