Marshy Area

Marshy Area is in Nairobi County, Kenya. Marshy Area is situated nearby to the neighborhood Peponi, as well as near the suburb Gigiri.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Westgate and National Museums of Kenya.

Westgate

Shopping center

Photo: Rotsee, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Westgate Shopping Mall is an upscale shopping mall located in the Westlands division of Nairobi, Kenya. It was first opened in 2007.

The National Museums of Kenya is a multi-disciplinary state corporation established under the National Museums and Heritage Act. It serves as the national custodian of Kenya's cultural and natural heritage, managing a network of over 22 regional museums, hundreds of sites, and numerous national monuments.

Aga Khan University Hospital

Hospital

The Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 1958, is a 300-bed long-term care facility offering general medical services, specialist clinics and diagnostic services.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nairobi and Kileleshwa.

Nairobi

Photo: Nite Owl, CC BY 3.0.

Nairobi is the political, as well as financial and media capital of Kenya. A city of 4.8 million inhabitants, it's the largest and fastest growing city in the country and one of Africa's largest cities.

Kileleshwa

Suburb

Kileleshwa is a residential neighbourhood in the city of Nairobi. It is located approximately 5.2 kilometres from Nairobi's central business district. The neighbourhood was originally a low-density leafy suburb but after a change in zoning regulations in the early 2000s, there has been significant mushrooming of high-rise flats in the area.