Kenya

Nairobi is Kenya’s capital and largest city. It became the capital in 1905 when the British administration moved it from coastal Mombasa to the cooler, more central highlands along the Uganda Railway. Today it hosts the president’s offices, parliament, and key ministries, making it the country’s political and economic hub. Known as the “Green City in the Sun,” Nairobi sits about 1,795 meters above sea level and uniquely borders Nairobi National Park—where you can see wildlife with a skyline backdrop. It also hosts major UN agencies (UNEP and UN-Habitat), boosting its global profile. Memory tip: N for Nation → Nairobi. Don’t confuse it with Mombasa (historic port), Kisumu (Lake Victoria port), or Nakuru (Rift Valley city).