Towns in Kenya
Towns in Kenya: Kenya’s capital city is Nairobi. It is the largest city in East Africa and the region’s Financial, Communication and Diplomatic Capital.
Nairobi is the only city in the world with a game park. Nairobi National Park is a preserved ecosystem where you can view wildlife in its natural habitat. Hotels, airlines and numerous tour firms and agencies offer tour packages for both domestic and foreign tourists visiting Nairobi and the park. The tourism industry provides direct employment to thousands of Nairobi residents.
Other Towns in Kenya
Apart from the cities of Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya has other major towns each a unique representation of the country’s striking abundance in flora and fauna. Most of these towns are headquarters in their respective counties or major economic bases in their regions. Luxury hotels and lodges located here provide good accommodation and conferencing facilities for guests who dare to try out a taste different from the capital or the coast.
Cities in Kenya: Nairobi City
The capital, Nairobi, from the Maasai word Nyrobi meaning “Place of Cool Waters,” also known as the “Green City in the Sun” and “Safari Capital of the World,” has a population of around 3.2 million people (the unofficial figure is closer to 4 million). It came into being in May 1899 as a supply depot created by the European builders of the East African railway, located at “Mile 327” from the coast, high enough above sea levels to avoid the malaria mosquito. The largest city in East Africa, it is also one of the youngest, the most modern, the highest at 3,600 ft (1,700 m), and the fastest growing.
Nairobi is a charming, cosmopolitan city, blessed with the most wildlife in the world, making it a great safari destination. Known as the ‘Green City in the Sun’, Nairobi is the largest city as well as the capital city of Kenya. Nairobi is the main commercial center of Kenya. lt has got a well developed infrastructure with modern equipments and systems.
The Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) is one of the Africa’s largest stock exchanges and is officially recognized as an overseas stock exchange by the London Stock Exchange. NSE ranks fourth in Africa in terms of trading volumes and fifth in terms of Market Capitalization.
Cities in Kenya: Mombasa City
Mombasa is Kenya’s main port and popular holiday city. It is situated on an island in a natural sheltered inlet. It is the only port that serves not only Kenya but land locked countries like Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi and Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Southern Sudan.
Cities in Kenya: Kisumu City
Kisumu is the third largest city in Kenya, is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Set on the shores of Lake Victoria, Kisumu is hot and humid with a good and well developed road transport connecting the city to other major towns in Western Kenya. The tourism industry in Kisumu revolves around Lake Victoria.
Visitors can tour interesting sites such as Hippo point, the Kisumu Impala Sanctuary, Kisumu Museum and Dunga village, which is primarily a fishing village. This part of Kenya boasts of rich cultural heritages, with most of them carrying fascinating stories that portray the past lives, times and beliefs to the people living in these regions.
Sites such as Kit Mikaye, Hamogi Hills and The Stone of Lwanda Magere are a must visit for every tourist. It can also be noted that Kogelo village, former President Barrack Obama’s ancestral home is in Kisumu. The tiny village has gained overnight fame with visitors streaming in from various parts of the world to see for trace the roots of the American president. Kisumu is a good place to hold a conference with a wide range of accommodation options suitable for any budget.
Towns in Kenya: Nakuru Town
Nakuru is Kenya‘s 4th largest city, only slightly smaller than Kisumu. It is an important agricultural city, trade center, and transportation hub, and the capital of former Rift Valley Province. Visitors to this town can catch glimpse of the Menengai Crater or Lake Nakuru National Park, where your chances of seeing a rhino are better than any other park in Kenya.
Lake Nakuru National Park is relatively small has a large variety of animals and is located just 10 km from city centre. Nakuru is home to Lake Nakuru, one of the Rift Valley soda lakes, which forms part of the Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is famous for the vast numbers of flamingos that can be seen foraging in the shallow lake.
Towns in Kenya: Eldoret Town
Lying south of the Cherangani Hills, Eldoret is Kenya’s fifth largest town. Its name was derived from “eldare”, a Maasai word which means “stony river”. Eldoret is the hometown of numerous legendary Kenyan runners, the most renowned of whom is Kipchoge Keino.
lt is also the bread basket of Kenya and predominately a farming region where maize farming, wheat farming and ranching take place on a large scale. The town is served by a modern fully fledged airport (Eldoret international Airport) which opens up the town to other domestic as well as international regions.
The town is an excellent location for sightseeing with breathtaking sceneries such as the Kerio Valley. Excursions, bird watching and camping are some of the other activities that can the town is known for.
Towns in Kenya: Naivasha Town
Naivasha is a town in the former Rift Valley Province whose main industry is agriculture, especially floriculture. The town located 100 km northwest of Nairobi, sits halfway between the capital and Nakuru Town.
Interesting places to visit include Hell’s Gate National Park, Longonot National Park, Mount Longonot and of course Lake Naivasha. The Lake is a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus. The lake is almost 13 kms across, but its waters are shallow with an average depth of five meters.
Visitors can enjoy boat trips on the lake which is also a perfect spot for bird watching and one can also see the famous hippos of Lake Naivasha. Main road access to Naivasha is directly from Nairobi by bus/Matatu or private transport. The main highway continues from Naivasha to Nakuru.
Towns in Kenya: Nyeri Town
Nyeri is the administrative headquarters of the former Central Province. During the colonial days, Nyeri was a barracks but it later became a trading centre for the white farmers who produced wheat, coffee and cattle.
There are banks, shops, bookstores, hardware stores and a vibrant market. The town is also the gateway to the Aberdares National Park and on a clear day you will see the majestic face of Mt. Kenya on the horizon. Nyeri town has many accommodation options, from pristine tourist hotel’s to smaller budget hotels.
Nearby is Nanyuki town, a medium sized town northwest of Mt Kenya. The town has one of the most beautiful views of the mountain, and is a hub for trekkers. There are many hotels and lodges in and around Nanyuki.
Towns in Kenya – Cities in Kenya
Other Major Towns in Kenya
- Archerspost Town
- Bahati Town
- Baragoi Town
- Baringo Town
- Bissil Town
- Bomet Town
- Bumala Town
- Bungoma Town
- Busia Town
- Butere Town
- Cheptais Town
- Chogoria Town
- Chuka Town
- Daadab Town
- Dundori Town
- Eldama Ravine Town
- Eldoret Town
- Embu Town
- Endarasha Town
- Funyula Town
- Garbatula Town
- Garissa Town
- Gatundu Town
- Hola Town
- Homa Bay Town
- Isiolo Town
- Iten Town
- Juakali Town
- Kabarnet Town
- Kabati Town
- Kabuti Town
- Kagio Town
- Kagumo Town
- Kajiado Town
- Kakamega Town
- Kakuma Town
- Kaloleni Town
- Kandara Town
- Kangari Town
- Kangema Town
- Kangundo Town
- Kapcherop Town
- Kapenguria Town
- Kapenguria Town
- Kapsabet Town
- Kapsokwony Town
- Kapsowar Town
- Karatina Town
- Kathiani Town
- Kericho Town
- Keroka Town
- Kerugoya Kutus Town
- Kiambu Town
- Kibwezi Town
- Kilifi Town
- Kimilili Town
- Kinamba Town
- Kinna Town
- Kiria-Ini Town
- Kisii Town
- Kisumu Kenya
- Kitale Town
- Kitui Town
- Laisamis Town
- Lamu Town
- Lare Town
- Limuru Town
- Lodwar Town
- Loiyangalani Town
- Lokichogio Town
- Lolgorian Town
- Lungalunga Town
- Machakos Town
- Machinery Town
- Magarini Town
- Majimazuri Town
- Malindi Town
- Mandera Town
- Maralal Town
- Marereni Town
- Maseno Town
- Masii Town
- Maunarok Town
- Mazeras Town
- Mbita Point Town
- Merti Town
- Mitunguu Town
- Mogonga Town
- Mogotio Town
- Molo Town
- Mombasa Kenya
- Mtito Andei Town
- Muhuru Bay Town
- Muranga Town
- Mwatate Town
- Mweiga Town
- Mwingi Town
- Nairagieenkare Town
- Nairobi Kenya
- Naivasha Town
- Nanyuki Town
- Narok Town
- Naromoru Town
- Ndori Town
- Ngong’ Town
- Njabini Town
- Nyahururu Town
- Nyakach Town
- Nyamache Town
- Nyamarambe Town
- Nyamira Town
- Nyansiongo Town
- Nyeri Town
- Ogembo Town
- Olenguruone Town
- Ol Kalou Town
- Othaya Town
- Rongai Town
- Ruiru Town
- Runyenjes Town
- Salgaa Town
- Siakago Town
- Siaya Town
- Sindo Town
- Sololo Town
- Sultan Hamud Town
- Taveta Town
- Thika Town
- Timboroa Town
- Tongaren Town
- Ugunja Town
- Ukunda Town
- Voi Town
- Wajir Town
- Watamu Town
- Webuye Town
- Wote Town
- Wundanyi Town
- Yala Town