Nairobi West

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Nairobi West
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Nairobi West
Location of Nairobi West in Kenya
Coordinates: 1°18′38″S36°49′9″E / 1.31056°S 36.81917°E / -1.31056; 36.81917
CountryKenya
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.

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Overview

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

  1. Nyayo National Stadium, a multipurpose stadium built in 1983 for a capacity of 15,000.

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References

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