State House, Nairobi

Name: State House
Address: Nairobi, Kenya

#33 among attractions in Nairobi

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State House is the official residence of the president of Kenya. It was the prime minister's residence from independence until 12 Dec 1963, when Kenya became a republic. As the prime minister's position was abolished, it has been the official residence of the president since then. ()

Local name: Ikulu ya Kenya Completed: 1907 (118 years ago)Architectural style: Palladian architectureCoordinates: 1°16'58"S, 36°48'8"E

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KileleshwaNairobi Kenya

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State House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nairobi National Museum, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Nairobi Arboretum, Jeevanjee Gardens.

1.1 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Nairobi National Museum, Nairobi
28 min walk • Nairobi National Museum stands as a cultural and historical beacon in the heart of Kenya's bustling capital city, Nairobi. This comprehensive museum offers a vivid journey through the country's rich heritage, showcasing a blend of art, history, and natural sciences.
1.4 miNE
Temple
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Nairobi
35 min walk • Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, a serene spiritual oasis in the heart of Nairobi, Kenya, stands as a testament to the city's rich tapestry of cultural and religious diversity. This Hindu temple, an architectural marvel, is not just a place of worship but also a center for...
1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Nairobi Arboretum, Nairobi
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kenya's bustling capital city, Nairobi Arboretum stands as a verdant sanctuary, offering a slice of tranquility amidst urban clamor. This lush forest reserve, established in 1907 by the British colonial government, spans over 30 hectares...
1.2 miE
Park, Garden
Jeevanjee Gardens, Nairobi
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nairobi, Kenya, Jeevanjee Gardens stands as an oasis of tranquility amidst the bustling city life. This public park, established in 1906, is one of the city's oldest and most cherished green spaces.
1 miE
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Kenya National Theatre, Nairobi
25 min walk • Kenya National Theatre is part of the Kenya Cultural Centre, a Semi Autonomous Government Agency under the Ministry of State for National Heritage and Culture in Kenya. It is mandated to offer space for the rehearsal and staging of productions to both local and international repertoire.
1.3 miSW
Event space, Convention center
IHub, Nairobi
35 min walk • iHub is an Innovation hub and hacker space for the technology community in Nairobi was started in March 2010 by Erik Hersman a blogger, TED fellow and entrepreneur and acquired by Co-creation Hub in 2019.
1 miE
Universities and schools
University of Nairobi, Nairobi
27 min walk • The University of Nairobi is a collegiate research university based in Nairobi. It is the largest among universities in Kenya. Although its history as an educational institution dates back to 1956, it did not become an independent university until 1970.
1.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Upper Hill, Nairobi
37 min walk • Upper Hill is a district of the city of Nairobi, the capital and largest city of Kenya. The district has seen an increase in major construction in recent years, with several multinational corporations setting up offices.
1.3 miNE
Neighbourhood
Westlands, Nairobi
33 min walk • Westlands is an affluent, mixed-use commercial and residential neighborhood in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. Westlands is also one of the eight administrative divisions of Nairobi County, which is coterminous with Nairobi City.
1 miS
Universities and schools
Daystar University, Nairobi
26 min walk • Daystar is a Christian liberal arts university in Nairobi. Daystar's original campus is close to Nairobi city centre, but there was no room to expand at that location.
1.1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Nairobi Club Ground, Nairobi
29 min walk • The Nairobi Club Ground is a multi-use sports venue in Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya. It is the oldest cricket ground in Kenya, and was the first to get a turf wicket, which was laid by Don Pringle, who played for East Africa in the 1975 Cricket World Cup.