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Dispatches from the city
What is new, what is changing and how to get around like a local.
Guides · 19 Oct 2026
A Night Out in Nairobi: Where to Go and How to Stay Safe
Westlands, Kilimani and beyond: how an evening in Nairobi works, and how to enjoy it safely.
Guides · 18 Oct 2026
Nairobi on a Budget: Eat, Move and Explore for Less
How to see the city without overspending: transport, food and free things to do.
Guides · 17 Oct 2026
Before You Go: How to Prepare for a Safari Day from Nairobi
What to pack, how to pay park fees and when to leave, for Nairobi National Park and longer day trips.
Getting Around · 10 Oct 2026
Riding a Matatu: Nairobi's Most Colourful Commute
Painted minibuses, loud music and flat fares: how to ride Nairobi's matatus like a local.
Guides · 10 Oct 2026
A Morning in Karura Forest
Trails, waterfalls and a riverside breakfast, 20 minutes from the CBD.
Food · 10 Oct 2026
Chai, Mandazi and a Swahili Breakfast
Spiced chai, sugar-dusted mandazi and the cafes where Nairobi eats its mornings.