Mbagathi

'Mbagathi' is a settlement in 's Rift Valley Province. It is believed that the origin of the word Mbagathi is a mispronunciation by the Kikuyu of the word Empakassi, the Maasai name of the same area.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Giraffe Centre and Kenya School of Law.

Zoo
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The is a wildlife conservation facility… is situated 2½ km west of Mbagathi.

University
The is the only bar school in . is situated 3 km northwest of Mbagathi.

Hotel
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is a small, boutique hotel in the… is situated 2½ km west of Mbagathi.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ongata Rongai and Kibera.

Town
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is a town located in Kajiado North, Kajiado County, .

Suburb
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is a division and neighbourhood of , , 6.6 kilometres from the city centre. is situated 8 km north of Mbagathi.

Quarter
is a slum of , the capital of . is situated 8 km north of Mbagathi.

Mbagathi

Latitude
-1.38171° or 1° 22′ 54″ south
Longitude
36.7669° or 36° 46′ 1″ east
Elevation
1,731 metres (5,679 feet)
Open location code
6GCRJQ98+8Q
Geo­Names ID
187125
Wiki­data ID
Q6799574
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Irish—“Mbagathi” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Mbagathi”
  • Estonian: “Mbagathi”
  • Irish: “Mbagathi”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Banda and Empakasi.

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