Zuru Kenya

We have such an exciting city, thriving as a frenetic concrete jungle with lots of art and culture, fantastic social initiatives and a fascinating nightlife scene. Urban explorers would be more than ecstatic about this energetic cosmopolitan we call Nairobi. Something is always going on! Its a vibrant city with so many varied activities woven into its web. Amidst all this buzz however, there are certain quaint places that tell a story of this citys past. Places that might just slip by you if you arent keen enough. The tale of this modern, upbeat, Kenyas capital, sits pretty in various unassuming sites, which promise to serve a pleasant surprise when explored. To get a proper feel of Nairobi at its essence, you have to immerse yourself into its glorious preceding times and pay homage to a place that began as a rail depot on the Uganda Kenya Railway. Lets dive into and appreciate five (5) heritage attractions that allow historical enthusiasts to explore our capitals chronicles and also serve as remembrance of their great architectural, aesthetic and historical importance. This museum is dedicated to the history of the countrys rail network. As mentioned earlier, Nairobi saw its inception as a rail depot. Nairobi Railway Museum, housed in the former East African Railway offices, showcases an intriguing collection of artifacts, models of railway engines and a variety of exhibits illustrating the construction of the railway. Within the museum yard, you will also get to experience a number of steam and some early diesel locomotives which operated as part of what was then the Kenya-Uganda Railway. Look out for the man-eaters of Tsavo tale in one of these locomotives. The very carriage from which a British superintendent was dragged by these beasts is on display here. Photography is strictly forbidden unless confirmed by the establishment. Just a few blocks from the Nairobi Railway Museum, the Kenya National Archives sits quite conspicuously in downtown Nairobi. Amidst the modern skyscrapers in the city, this ...