World CapitalsWhat is the capital of Kenya?
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya, in Africa.
Nairobi began as a railway camp in 1899 and takes its name from a Maasai phrase meaning cool water.
Where is Nairobi?
Nairobi is located at approximately 1.28° S, 36.81° E. The marker shows its position on the world map.
Which capitals are nearby?
These are the nearest capitals in our capital collection. Distances are approximate straight-line distances between capital coordinates, rather than travel routes.
- Kampala, Uganda 503 km
- Dodoma, Tanzania 555 km
- Kigali, Rwanda 755 km
- Gitega, Burundi 860 km
- Juba, South Sudan 893 km