Gigiri
Gigiri is a residential estate in Nairobi. It is home to Kenya's large expatriate community. It is one of the largest expat communities in Africa. Gigiri hosts:
- United Nations Office at Nairobi making Nairobi the only African city to host several UN bodies i.e.
- Embassy of the United States, Nairobi[2]
- The International Civil Aviation Organization's Base for Eastern and Southern Africa.
It also hosts The Village Market which is a large shopping, recreation and entertainment complex. Gigiri is considered one of Kenya's most posh suburbs along with Runda and Muthaiga which are really close to the place.[3]
References
- ↑ http://www.undg.org/index.cfm?P=13
- ↑ "Diplomatic Dictionary". Discover Diplomacy. United States Department of State. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
- ↑ http://www.hassconsult.co.ke/index.php/area-profile/area-profile/110-gigiri
Coordinates: 1°15′S 36°48′E / 1.250°S 36.800°E
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