Nairobi
Kenya • Africa
Primary City: Nairobi
Primary State/Province: Nairobi
Primary Language: English
Population: 9.3M
GDP: $30B • GDP per capita: $3,228
GAWC Class: 6
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
75.5%
National Capital
Capital city of Kenya
Largest City
Largest metro area in Kenya
Key Statistics
Total Teams
14
Skyscrapers (150m+)
3
Supertall (200m+)
1
Commuter Rail
23
Michelin Stars
4
Cultural Events
2
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 0 | — |
| Total Teams ↗ | 14 | #T-44 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 0 | — |
| Major Companies ↗ | 0 | — |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $0 | — |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 2 | #T-35 |
| Universities ↗ | 0 | — |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 0 | — |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 3 | #T-91 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 4 | #T-29 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 3.0 | #T-78 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 4.0 | #T-191 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 0 | — |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 23 | #T-150 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 1 | #T-45 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 3 | #T-162 |
Sports
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams13 teams
Football/Soccer • Kenya
Gor Mahia
Nairobi • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Kenya
Mathare United
Nairobi • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Kenya
Sofapaka
Nairobi • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Kenya
Tusker FC
Nairobi • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Tanzania
AFC Leopards
Nairobi • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Tanzania
Bidco United
Thika • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Tanzania
Kariobangi Sharks
Nairobi • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Tanzania
KCB Nairobi
Nairobi • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Tanzania
Kenya Police FC
Nairobi • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Tanzania
Murang'a Seal FC
Murang'a • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Tanzania
Nairobi City Stars
Nairobi • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Tanzania
Posta Rangers
Nairobi • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Tanzania
Talanta FC
Nairobi • Level: 1
Other Men’s Teams1 team
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Nairobi City Thunder
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Notable One-off Events
2015 10th WTO Ministerial Conference
Nairobi • International Summit
2006 COP 12 Conference
Nairobi • International Summit
Museums & Landmarks
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks2 items
Nairobi NP
Nairobi • Park/Garden
Nairobi National Park
Nairobi • Zoo
Landmarks & Civic1 item
Two Rivers Mall
Nairobi • Shopping
Infrastructure
Airport2 entries
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Nairobi • 3 - International
Wilson Airport
Nairobi • 4 - Regional
Military Base1 entry
BATUK Nanyuki
Nanyuki • Overseas Base
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Nairobi Terminus
Nairobi • Intercity Rail Hub
Suburban Rail (23 stations)1 entry
Nairobi rail service
Nairobi • 23 stations
Internet Exchange1 entry
KIXP Nairobi
Nairobi • Regional IXP
Luxury Hospitality
FTG 4-Star1 entry
Giraffe Manor
Kenya