Nairobi, Kenya
Walking Tours in Nairobi with StreetLore
I'm a 34-year-old architect living in Westlands. I have a knack for finding hidden gems in the city that tourists often overlook. I love exploring Nairobi's vibrant arts scene.
StreetLore is an audio walking companion that narrates the lore of Nairobi as you walk or drive — origin moments, named-person episodes, era anchors, neighborhood mythology. Themes covered include history, culture.
Popular spots covered in Nairobi
6 hand-picked stops with researched narration. Every listing below ships with a curated lore beat — the same content the app speaks while you walk past.
01Kenyatta International Convention Centre
landmarkThe Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), formerly the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, is a 32-story building located in Nairobi, Kenya. The KICC is located in the City Square of Nairobi, and is a crucial address for a number of Government offices, including those of recently elected Senators.
02Wilson Airport
landmarkWilson Airport is an airport in Nairobi, Kenya. It has flights to many regional airports in Kenya while Nairobi's main airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, serves domestic and many international destinations.
03Times Tower
landmarkThe Times Tower, also known as the New Central Bank Tower, is an office tower in Nairobi, Kenya. At 140 metres, it is the fourth tallest building in Kenya after Britam Tower, GTC Office Tower and UAP Tower, which have heights of 200 m (656 ft), 184 m (604 ft) and 163 m (535 ft) respectively. With 38 floors, along with a 7-storey banking complex and an 11-split storey car park, it is served by 10 elevators.
04Britam Tower
landmarkThe Britam Tower is a commercial building in Nairobi owned by British-American Investments Company (Britam). The skyscraper, the tallest building in Kenya, rises 195 metres (640 ft) above ground, with 32 usable floors. The building features a unique prismic shape, that starts as an equal four sided square footprint and ends with a two sided roof with a 60-metre (200 ft) mast, containing three helical wind turbines.
05Bomas of Kenya
museumBomas of Kenya is a tourist village in Langata, Nairobi, in Kenya. Bomas interpreted to mean (homesteads) displays traditional villages belonging to the several Kenyan tribes. Bomas of Kenya is home to one of the largest auditoriums in Africa.
06State House
landmarkThe State House is the official residence of the president of Kenya. It was the prime minister's residence from independence until 12 December 1964 when Kenya became a republic. As the prime minister's position was abolished, it has been the official residence of the president ever since.
What StreetLore sounds like in Nairobi
Below: the brand voice, in the voice notes the app uses for Nairobi.
“Warm with a hint of dry humor. Familiar with Nairobi's ever-changing skyline, chaotic traffic, and the unique vibe of places like Karura Forest. References to local foods like ugali or nyama choma are fair game. Avoid clichés about safaris or 'the Big Five' — this isn't a wildlife documentary. No 'Out of Africa' romanticizing; keep it grounded in day-to-day Nairobi life.”
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Ready to walk Nairobi?
StreetLore is a free download. Open it in Nairobi and start walking — the lore lands as you pass each place.