August 7th Memorial Park

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• CKCarlton K.Google review · 30 Jan 2026

  It's one of the places that has really had an impact on the knowledge of my country's history and how they built it up after the August 1998 bomb blast.A very chill place with so much to offer 💯💯

• CMCiru M.Google review · 30 Dec 2025

  It's very serene. I liked how well the lawns are cared for. The staff were also courteous and resourceful. For anyone looking for a quiet haven in the CBD, this is one.

• MNMother.NatureGoogle review · 6 Sep 2025

  Definitely worth a visit. George was very accommodating and knowledgeable. I was grateful to know of the history, of all who were impacted, and of his personal experience on August 7th 1998.

• SPSteve P.Google review · 9 Jul 2024

  Located at the "corner" of a busy roundabout is located a small gated park. Surrounded by a wrought iron fence. The site of the old US embassy partially destroyed during the '98 bombing attack. The majority of the dead were Kenyans working in the building next door, which was levelled to the ground. The embassy site was demolished and this park was donated as a memorial to the 200+ perished. However there were thousands injured who still live with the after effects. Entrance fee is 50 KS...which includes the maintenance fees for upkeep. It's mostly benches around a grassy knoll with the view of a memorial with names of the perished. The small museum next door also has a nominal fee of 150 KS. The small museum has a small collection of artifacts from the victims and a small room describing the events of that day. There's a 15 minute video as well which is pretty informative. Overall I spent 45 minutes at the location to pay respect to the fallen.

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• SSoniGoogle review · 14 Feb 2024

  A small park with trees, benches and well kept grass to sit and relax. All the trees are indigenous trees and they have all been labelled if you enjoy learning about trees. The benches all have a saying in one of the many local languages. The pavements are surrounded by pebbles that were got from local rivers around the country. All these is symbolic to the unity all Kenyans showed on that fateful day. There is the memorial wall on one corner of the park with the names of all those who perished and in front of it is a small fountain in the yin and yang shape. You can use the park to relax, read, meet up in a safe space or even yoga in the morning. The entrance fee is KES50 and they only accept cash. Everyone at the park is very helpful. If you are around the area do stop by. The money you pay goes to the maintenance of the park as well as to pay the workers. I wish it was bigger to get in a good walk. This is not a walking park but more of a sitting park. The peace museum is also accessed through the park.

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