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Nairobi
Nairobi (/naɪˈroʊbi/; locally [naɪˈroːbi]) is the capital and largest city of Kenya. It is famous for having the Nairobi National Park, the world’s only game reserve found within a major city. The city and its surrounding area also form Nairobi County, whose current governor is Evans Kidero.
The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to "cool water". The phrase is also the Maasai name of the Nairobi river, which in turn lent its name to the city. However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun", and is surrounded by several expanding villa suburbs.
Nairobi was founded in 1899 by the colonial authorities in British East Africa, as a rail depot on the Uganda Railway. The town quickly grew to replace Machakos as the capital of Kenya in 1907. After independence in 1963, Nairobi became the capital of the Republic of Kenya. During Kenya's colonial period, the city became a centre for the colony's coffee, tea and sisal industry. The city lies on the River Athi in the southern part of the country, and has an elevation of 1,795 metres (5,889 ft) above sea level.
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Kenya, France collaborate on new Nairobi railway line
Independent online (SA) 19 Mar 2019
JOHANNESBURG – A French consortium will build a new railway line linking Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and the central business ... The French president added that Paris would deepen its partnership with Nairobi in regards to security, health and education....
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Africa: UN Warns of Millions of Premature Deaths By 2050 Due to Environmental Damage
All Africa 17 Mar 2019
Nairobi -Environmental damage caused by man-made activities is having a devastating toll on human health, the United Nations said on Wednesday, warning of millions of premature deaths due to air and water pollution by 2050 if action was not taken .......
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Environmental damage will cause millions of premature deaths, UN warns
Business Day 14 Mar 2019
Nairobi — Environmental damage caused by man-made activities is having a devastating toll on human health, the UN said on Wednesday, warning of millions of premature deaths due to air and ......
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Make this the year of ‘transformative solutions’ to avert disastrous climate change: UN Deputy Chief
United Nations 14 Mar 2019
It is within our power to make 2019 the “year of transformative solutions” and “avoid the disastrous effects of climate change“, which threaten ecosystems, the global economy, health and security, the UN Deputy Secretary-General told delegates gathered in Nairobi for the UN Environment Assembly, on Thursday....
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Stop over-innovating health solutions for the developing world
Fast Company 14 Mar 2019
A simple way of looking at the health systems in developing economies’ health systems is a series of levels between the center and the periphery ... But the services and the imaging technicians, sonographers, and radiologist are clustered in large cities like Nairobi and rural health centers often cannot afford to purchase ultrasound systems....
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Emmanuel Macron lands in Kenya for historic State visit
Gareowe Online 13 Mar 2019
President Uhuru Kenyatta received Macron at State House in Nairobi, where he inspected a guard of honor ahead of their talks ... The agreements concern the Nairobi Central Railway Station, energy projects, plant health programmes and the Big Four Agenda on food security, universal health coverage, affordable housing, and manufacturing....
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UNEP urges Africa to promote organic fertilizer to improve soil health
Xinhua 12 Mar 2019
NAIROBI, March 12 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on Tuesday urged African countries to promote use of organic fertilizer in order to promote soil health ... Bensada said that agricultural yields in Africa have been affected by a number of factors including poor soil health....
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Chinese university eyes partnership with Africa research bodies on soil fertility
Xinhua 12 Mar 2019
NAIROBI, March 12 (Xinhua) -- China's prestigious Tsinghua University is seeking to collaborate with Africa research institutes in order to improve soil fertility in the continent. Hou Deyi, associate professor at Tsinghua University told Xinhua in Nairobi that his institution has developed green and sustainable technologies to improve soil health....
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The world needs to hear the voice of the Syrian people
The National 12 Mar 2019
Passengers from 35 different countries were on board and many were due to attend a UN environment summit in Nairobi ... Mental health problems should not be stigmatised ... This article has shed light on the fact that mental health problems are still taboo in our society....
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We desperately need to change course
Mail Guardian South Africa 07 Mar 2019
Everybody knows that a periodic medical checkup is good for your health ... The same goes for our planet — whose health, I’m afraid to say, isn’t as good as it used to be ... GEO6 offers more than just a health check ... We can make enormous progress by focusing on the environmental health of three of these systems....
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Most stressful cities in Africa
Joy Online 04 Mar 2019
A study conducted by a mental health organization, Zipjet in 2017 has seen a slight improvement or worsening conditions in stress levels and mental health across the continent ... South Africa is ranked on the list based on its poor mental health record, high suicide rate but a public transport that makes it easier to navigate the beautiful city....
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