Location
Introduction
Nairobi County is a unique administrative region in Kenya as it is both a county and the nation’s capital city. It serves as the primary economic, political, and transport hub for Kenya and the wider East African region. As a major international center, Nairobi hosts the global headquarters for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN-Habitat, attracting a diverse, cosmopolitan population and solidifying its status as a global city.
Famously known as the “Green City in the Sun,” Nairobi is distinguished by its unique blend of urban sophistication and natural wilderness. It is the only capital city in the world with a national park on its doorstep, where visitors can see wildlife like lions, giraffes, and rhinos against a backdrop of city skyscrapers. This, combined with a vibrant cultural scene, numerous museums, and bustling markets, makes Nairobi a dynamic and vital metropolis.
