Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to ‘place of cool waters’, a reference to the Nairobi River which flows ...

A UN-Habitat report has raised the alarm over the rise of urban population with a stagnated infrastructure in East Africa. The report, launched by UN-Habitat Director Anna Tibaijuka at the Regional ...

Countries with more than one capital are unique in how they distribute governmental responsibilities across different cities, ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. A country’s capital serves many different purposes. As ...

Research associate at African Centre for Cities, University of Cape Town Cities are vital engines of economic growth, innovation and social progress. They shape the futures of nations and the lives of ...