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The junction of Koinange Street and Kenyatta Avenue

Koinange Street is a busy street in the city of Nairobi, Kenya. In colonial times it was named Sadler St. after an early governor, James Hayes Sadler. After Independence it was renamed after Koinange Wa Mbiyu.

It is a major red-light district. [1] Prostitution is, however, illegal in Kenya. [2]

Koinange Street is the street in Nairobi Central Business District with the highest number of banks along one street.

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References

  1. Nyota, Caren. "Streets, apps and brothels: 'Illegal' sex work booming". The Star. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
  2. "2008 Human Rights Report: Kenya". United States Department of State. 25 February 2009. Archived from the original on 26 February 2009.