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Nairobi City County

The Green City in the Sun — East Africa's startup and economic capital

📍 Nairobi City 👥 5,544,000 people 📐 696 km²

Nairobi is Kenya's capital and Africa's most dynamic startup ecosystem. A global hub for tech (Silicon Savannah), finance, and diplomacy. The only city with a national park within its borders.

Capital
Nairobi City
Population
5,544,000
Area
696 km²
Economic Zone
Nairobi Metro
Government Departments

Creative Economy

Film, music, visual arts, crafts, fashion, and entertainment

Education

Primary, secondary, tertiary, and vocational education institutions nationwide

Financial Services

Banking, insurance, mobile money, and capital markets

Healthcare

Hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and medical research

Manufacturing & Industry

Factory production, agro-processing, textile manufacturing, and industrial parks

Real Estate & Construction

Housing development, commercial property, and urban infrastructure

Technology

Software development, ICT services, innovation hubs, and the Silicon Savannah ecosystem

Tourism

Wildlife safaris, beach tourism, cultural tourism, and eco-tourism across all 47 counties

Transport & Logistics

Ports, roads, railways, aviation, and supply chain infrastructure

Department directory sourced from official county government websites.

Places to Stay
Nairobi City Resort
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Nairobi City Resort
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