Nairobi is the nerve center of Kenya’s economy and
political leadership. The
streets of Nairobi City are where most people will tell you that they have been
victims to different criminals. Therefore they identify particular streets to be the most dangerous areas in Nairobi. The
mentioned streets are those that are considered to be among the most dangerous places in Nairobi therefore, when there always be alert.
As a general rule, most areas West of
Moi Avenue are safe during the day. As you go East of Moi, however, Nairobi
becomes more dangerous. Tom Mboya Street is moderately risky, and it gets
increasingly more so as you go eastward. The infamous River Road and everything
east of it is the most dangerous area of town.
Downtown Areas
While at the downtown area of Nairobi, especially around River Road, you are advised not to walk around with flashy stuff, jewelry, cameras or watches on show. Don't flash your cash when buying something. Keep a firm grip on your bag if you have one and never take a stranger's invitation to enter a building. Downtown south and downtown west is safer than downtown north and downtown east.
Biashara Street
Biashara Street, which until a few
years ago was considered safe, is now one of the most dangerous streets/areas in Nairobi. Many daylight robberies have been reported by
shop owners. Their customers have also been targeted by muggers and carjackers.
Uhuru Highway around Makaburini Area
Along Uhuru Highway the gangs
melt into Uhuru Park’s tunnel of horror upon accomplishing their vicious
missions, sometimes dragging their victims along.
Juja Road/Outer Ring Road Roundabout
These areas have become criminal dens, especially
in the early morning and at night
Other
crime spots are;
At the Railway Bridge near Riadha
House
The Railway Bridge on
Outer Ring Road and
More Tips
Watch out for unscrupulous
children on intersections and on the highways.
Keep
out of dark and deserted streets and alleys, stay in the main streets where
there are people on the move.
Never
encourage beggars or roll down your windows. Beware of people coming up to you,
to offer assistance.
These gangs sometimes boldly accost female pedestrians, grab their
handbags, and assault their victims under the pretext that it is a domestic
tussle.
Possible crimes around these areas are; Robberies, Pickpocketing, Kidnapping, Mugging, Carjacking, Rape
The most dangerous places or streets in Nairobi may change from time to time but there are those that are known from time to time; like River Road. All these contribute to crime rate in Nairobi and Kenya as a whole.
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The most dangerous places or streets in Nairobi may change from time to time but there are those that are known from time to time; like River Road. All these contribute to crime rate in Nairobi and Kenya as a whole.
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http://www.arrivesafekenya.com/2015/02/tricks-thugs-use-to-rob-people-of-their.html
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