April 6, 2022
Nairobi comes from the Maa phrase Enkare Narobi which means, “the place of cool waters”. This is an indicator that this city once served as a […]
April 5, 2022
Just south of Nairobi, Syokimau is a neighbourhood with a rich history. It stems from the powerful Akamba prophetess that it is named after. The area […]
April 4, 2022
Kenya has always been a wildlife haven. During the first half of the 20th century, tourism boomed in the region thanks to big game animals. Hunting […]
April 1, 2022
The Dracaena cinnabari tree is one of the most distinct trees in the plant kingdom – and botanists would agree. From its huge umbrella shape that […]
March 30, 2022
Unlike many neighbourhoods in Nairobi, Karen Estate is one whose name immortalizes a Danish Baroness in Kenya’s history. The Initial Karen Well over a century […]
March 29, 2022
After independence, Kenya was eager to showcase its national capabilities on a global stage. No time was wasted in becoming a United Nations member state on […]
March 28, 2022
If you went back in time to early 1900s Nairobi, you would find that the estate we call Donholm was actually named Doonholm Farm. Although the […]
March 25, 2022
Like many areas within the place of cool waters, the name Loresho is derived from a Maa word – Oloressho that was used to describe the […]
March 24, 2022
Kileleshwa Estate is named after the formidable Leleshwa tree. This tree is native to Naivasha and is one of the few indigenous trees that can regenerate […]