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Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 5:32am On Jan 13, 2010 |
[B]Nakumatt Mega - Uhuru Highway[/B] ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 4:59am On Jan 14, 2010 |
Thika Road Super Highway Expansion MAIN PROJECT| Expansion of Thika Road from a four to eight-lane superhighway. [B]PROJECT 2|[/B]Widening of University Way to eight lanes from six, four lane fly over across Globe Roundabout, widening of Murang’a Road to six lanes, underpass at Pangani, flyover on Muthaiga roundabout and provision of footpaths. [B]PROJECT 3|[/B]On the Forest Road – Museum Road – Museum Hill roundabout section, construction works will involve widening of Forest Road to six lanes from four lanes, widening of Museum Hill road to six lanes, provision of forked fly-over on Limuru Road and provision of footpaths. [B]PROJECT 4|[/B]The Muthaiga roundabout-KU section has been designed as a high-speed highway with limited access and exits. The proposed improvements on this section include widening of carriageway to eight lanes- (Muthaiga – Kasarani) and 6 lanes (Kasarani – KU). [B]PROJECT 5|[/B] Provision of service roads intermittently, construction of underpasses at Kahawa and KU, provision of interchange at GSU roundabout, flyovers at Kasarani and Githurai roundabouts, underpass at former Nakumatt Thika Road site, subway at Survey of Kenya and provision of footpaths. [B]PROJECT 6|[/B] KU-Thika section include widening the carriageway to six lanes up to Juja and maintaining the existing provision of service roads, construction of six lane flyover at Eastern Bypass, intermittent service roads, underpass at Ruiru sports club and at Mang’u High School as well as provision of footpaths. [B]COST of PROJECT| 24 Billion Kenya Shillings[/B] [B]DATE OF COMPLETION| 2011[/B] They are now preparing to construct pillars for the dual carriage flyover over the globe cinema roundabout. (Project 2). ![]() Widening of the highway around KU (Project 4). ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 5:01am On Jan 14, 2010 |
Project 4- The eight lane highway is taking shape. This was taken somewhere between Kasarani and Allsops roundabout. ![]() Earthworks around Githurai. (hazy pic) ![]() ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 5:03am On Jan 14, 2010 |
Project 3: Turning Forest road into a six lane highway is about to start. Got some of the plans. Notice there is a new flyover junction over Limuru road. (to the far left) ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 5:06am On Jan 14, 2010 |
Project 4. ![]() Update Project 4. Around Githurai. ![]() Digging the foundations for some pillars for another flyover where one of the bypasses should be built (near where Nakumatt Thika road once stood). If you look closely, you can notice some metal bars sticking out of some concrete next to those excavators. The old EABL buildings at the top of the hill have also been demolished. ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 5:08am On Jan 14, 2010 |
Screen-shots of both renders and the site from citizen and NTV videos: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 5:11am On Jan 14, 2010 |
Some more updates: Underpass construction has started. They are building supporting walls for the underpass around the Kasarani suburb near the United States International University. ![]() Some general pics. ![]() ![]() ![]() Underpass for Kenyatta University. ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 6:28am On Jan 14, 2010 |
Journey from Nairobi to Central Kenya. The starting point is on the A2 highway commonly known as Thika road heading north.(Before construction started) ![]() ![]() Some projects coming up along the highway. ![]() JKUAT flyover (30Km from Nairobi.) ![]() New suburbs springing up around Thika town, Central Province. (40 Km from Nairobi.) ![]() ![]() Highway at Del Monte. (45km from Nairobi) ![]() Pineapple plantations, Del Monte (poor pic). ![]() Newly recarpeted section heading towards Kenol town. ![]() ![]() ![]() Coffee plantations and highway, Maragua district. ![]() ![]() Highway past Kenol (Dual carriageway ends here.) ![]() Tree farm, Kakuzi. ![]() ![]() Hydroelectric power project, Sagana. ![]() Countryside near Karatina town. ![]() Karatina town. (160 Km from Nairobi.) ![]() ![]() Inside Uchumi supermarket Karatina branch. ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 6:33am On Jan 14, 2010 |
Salt Factory, Lake Magadi. (Southern kenya) ![]() Lake Magadi (has one of the largest soda ash deposits in the world). ![]() ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 6:35am On Jan 14, 2010 |
Sisal plantation - Coast province. ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by Nobody: 6:39am On Jan 14, 2010 |
diasporan Nigerias would lament over these (the above) kind of roads when they see them in Nigeria. They want all Nigerian roads looking like this: [img]http://lupiros02.lu.funpic.de/s-2008-07n/s-2008-07-4635.JPG[/img] ![]() not saying roads arent in a dire state in Nigeria, but just showing the levels of comparison. |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by volina(f): 8:41am On Jan 14, 2010 |
tpia.: |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by naliakar: 1:05pm On Jan 14, 2010 |
So good for Thika road. is anything happening on the Outer Ring Road front. This road has been a nightmare and would love it to have a four to six lane expansion from the airport to Ruaraka. |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 5:40pm On Jan 14, 2010 |
diasporan Nigerias would lament over these (the above) kind of roads when they see them in Nigeria. They have a right to.Nigeria is well endowed with resources and a large workforce.Its not the same situation in Kenya and the govt is doing its best to catch up on development which had been stagnated by the incumbent. So good for Thika road. is anything happening on the Outer Ring Road front. This road has been a nightmare and would love it to have a four to six lane expansion from the airport to Ruaraka. Yes it is.I will get you the details and maybe some pics later. ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 5:44pm On Jan 14, 2010 |
Upper Hill(Nairobis new CBD) Construction everywhere. ![]() Delta centre U/C. ![]() ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 7:59pm On Jan 14, 2010 |
[b]This is a list of shopping malls in Kenya.Most of them are anchored by the three biggest supermarket chains in Kenya namely,Nakumatt,Uchumi and Tuskys.They have also opened malls in Uganda,Rwanda and soon Tanzania and Burundi. ![]() This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it. Nairobi: * Sarit Centre - Westlands * The Mall - Westlands * The Village Market - Gigiri * Yaya Centre - Kilimani * Westgate Mall - Nairobi * The Junction - Nairobi * Capital Centre - Mombasa Road, Nairobi * Panari Centre - Mombasa Road, Nairobi * Prestige Plaza - Ngong road * Nakumatt Lifestyle - Nairobi * Galleria mall - Karen-Langata Road, Nairobi *Nakumatt Karen - karen *Tmall - Langat Road - Nairobi * EastGate - Nairobi *warwick centre gigiri *ABC Place *Diamond Plaza *Alibhai megastores Other towns: * Mega Plaza - Kisumu * Mega City - Kisumu * United Mall - Kisumu * Nakumatt Nyali - Mombasa * Nyali Cineplex - Mombasa *Nakumatt Meru- Meru (eastern province) *Nakumatt Nanyuki-Nanyuki (Rift valley province-still U/C)[/b] |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 8:04pm On Jan 14, 2010 |
[B]T- Mall[/B] Situated on Langata Road. ![]() ![]() Inside the T-mall. ![]() ![]() Inside the Tusky's supermarket. ![]() ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 10:05pm On Jan 14, 2010 |
Amboseli National Park ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 10:10pm On Jan 14, 2010 |
Game drive anyone? ![]() ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 10:13pm On Jan 14, 2010 |
Amboseli Sopa Lodge ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 10:15pm On Jan 14, 2010 |
Ol-Tukai Lodge - Amboseli National Park ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Interesting tusk chandelier ![]() Rooms ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Dust devil (mini tornado) in the Amboseli. They don't cause any damage. ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 2:24pm On Jan 15, 2010 |
Mombasa - Coast Province Sisal plantations north of Mombasa. ![]() Mamba Village ![]() ![]() Some waterfront villas. ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 2:26pm On Jan 15, 2010 |
Downtown roundabout. ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 2:29pm On Jan 15, 2010 |
Ocean view - Mama Ngina drive. ![]() Resorts from above. ![]() Night shot. Tamarind dhow with city lights in the background. ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 2:31pm On Jan 15, 2010 |
Another shot from Nyali. ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 2:34pm On Jan 15, 2010 |
Some more Seaside houses, Nyali. ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 2:40pm On Jan 15, 2010 |
Windsong Apartments -Greenwood Dr, Nyali(U\C) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 2:42pm On Jan 15, 2010 |
Fort View Apartments - Nyali ![]() [B]Astonishing Views from Fort View[/B] ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 10:53pm On Jan 15, 2010 |
Nyali Golf Club-Mombasa ![]() Baobab Beach Resort ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 10:56pm On Jan 15, 2010 |
Feeding the crocs, Mamba Village ![]() Voyager Hotel-Mombasa. (around Christmas time) ![]() Shanzu Beach Hotel- Mombasa. ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 10:57pm On Jan 15, 2010 |
Club Sun N' Sand- Mombasa. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Nairobi Photos (kenya): A Beautiful East African City by gallivant: 11:22pm On Jan 15, 2010 |
Diani Beach Resort- Mombasa. ![]() The Indian Ocean Beach Club-Diani. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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