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Nyayo Monument

Google rating 3.9 (24 reviews)
CBD
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A monument honoring Kenya's second president and his 'Nyayo' (footsteps) philosophy. Check ahead before visiting as it's occasionally closed for maintenance — when open, it's a quiet spot to reflect on Kenya's political history.

Highlights

  • Wheelchair accessible

HoursOpen now

Monday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
SaturdayToday8:00 AM – 7:00��PM
Sunday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Google reviews

3.924 Google reviews
  • Armani V.Google review · 19 May 2025

    I visit this place but it was closed at the time I went by. online Google said that it was still open, however when I got there there was a huge fence around it and the guards told me that it was not open at this time. It looked very nice from afar, hopefully, it will be open soon. I'll go by on another day to check and make sure but I really wanted to see it so a little disappointed, but it's okay.

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  • David L.Google review · 2 Nov 2019

    This is located in Nairobi and it is a place to chill and take a photo and be careful of the environment.It was not so safe especially in the evening

  • George O.Google review · 7 Mar 2019

    This was put up for the memory of second President of Kenya whose slogan was "Nyayo" which meant he was to follow the footsteps of his predecessor the late Founding father of the Nation Kenya, President Jomo Kenyatta. Moi became President of the republic of Kenya in 1978 after the death of Jomo Kenyatta, Because he was the Vice President then, then election was held and he was elected President of Kenya.

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  • Yovel K.Google review · 26 Oct 2018

    It is a cool with less noise... suitable for relaxing

  • Peter O.Google review · 20 Mar 2017

    A historical monument set during the KANU era thus the name 'nyayo'. This is a chiling zone to all including visitors and has great photography spots.

Location

Kenyatta Avenue, junction, Uhuru Hwy, Nairobi, Kenya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nyayo Monument is open Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00��PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Nyayo Monument is located at Kenyatta Avenue, junction, Uhuru Hwy, Nairobi.

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