Kenya – Kenya's capital is Nairobi

(Pronounced ken-yuh and nye-roh-bi)

To remember the capital of Kenya, use the following mnemonic:

"Can ya (Kenya) believe he's wearing a night robe here (Nairobi)?"

Interesting facts about Nairobi:

- Cool Waters: The city derives its name from the Maasai phrase for “place of cool waters,” referencing the cold stream that originally flowed through the area.

- Wildlife Metropolis: It is famously home to Nairobi National Park within its boundaries, making it a major urban center where wild animals roam a short distance from skyscrapers.

- Railway Origins: The settlement began as a rail depot on the Uganda Railway, chosen because its high elevation offered a temperate resting place before the Rift Valley climb.