PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN KENYA - NAIROBI COUNTY

 

When in need of a quiet place to do your studies, research or references please visit any of the below libraries.

 1.                  East African Herbarium Library

It has been in operation since 1982.

 Services Offered

The services they offer include

        ·         Reading facilities,

        ·         Lending books and journals

 Opening Hours

            Mondays to Fridays 0800hrs to 1700hrs

 Location

The library is located at the Nairobi National Museum

            Matatu No.30  

Board the Matatu at Koja (Old Nation House Bus Terminus), the matatu passes through Ngara

  2.                  McMillan Memorial Library

The library was established in 1931,

 Services Offered

The services offered include reading materials, Lending of books

 Location

The library is located at the city Centre along Banda Street next to Jamia Mosque.

 Opening Hours

            Mondays to Fridays 0800hrs to 1800hrs except public holidays

 3.                  Kenya National Library Services – Nairobi

 Services Offered

Their services include reading facilities, lending books, internet and bureau services etc.

 Location:

The library is located in Community area of Upper Hill opposite NHIF building.

 ·         Community

Matatu No. 7C

Board a City Hoppa at Kencom house along moi Avenue

 Opening Hours

            Mondays to Fridays 0800hrs to 1830hrs except public holidays

Saturdays 0830hrs to 1700hrs

 4.                  Kenya National Archives 

The facility was established in 1956.

 Services offered

The services include, reading facilities, lending books, access to public documents and records.

 Location

The Kenya National Archives is located at the city Centre along Moi Avenue opposite Hilton Hotel

 Opening Hours

            Mondays to Fridays 0830hrs to 1630hrs except public holidays

Saturdays 0830hrs to 1300hrs 

5.                  Kenya National Library Services – Buruburu

This is a branch of the main KNLS Library in Community area of Nairobi

 Services offered

The services include reading facilities, lending books, internet and bureau services, access to Kenyan Daily Newspaper, etc.

 Location

It is located at Buruburu Phase 2 along Mumias South Road.

·                         Buruburu

Matatu No.58  

Board the Matatu along Tom Mboya Street opposite Kenya National Archives

The Matatu passes through Jogoo Road

 Opening Hours

            Mondays to Fridays 0800hrs to 1630hrs except public holidays

Saturdays 0830hrs to 1700hrs

  6.                  Rahimtulla Trust Library

It was established in 1953

 Services Offered.

The services include reading facilities, lending of books and periodicals section

 Location

The library is located at the city Centre along Mfangano Street near Central Bus Station

 Opening Hours

            Mondays to Fridays 0800hrs to 1600hrs except public holidays

PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN NAIROBI

When in need of a quiet place to do your studies, research or references please visit any of the below libraries.

 1.                  East African Herbarium Library

It has been in operation since 1982.

 Services Offered

The services they offer include

        ·         Reading facilities,

        ·         Lending books and journals

 Opening Hours

            Mondays to Fridays 0800hrs to 1700hrs

 Location

The library is located at the Nairobi National Museum

            Matatu No.30  

Board the Matatu at Koja (Old Nation House Bus Terminus), the matatu passes through Ngara

  2.                  McMillan Memorial Library

The library was established in 1931,

 Services Offered

The services offered include reading materials, Lending of books

 Location

The library is located at the city Centre along Banda Street next to Jamia Mosque.

 Opening Hours

            Mondays to Fridays 0800hrs to 1800hrs except public holidays

 3.                  Kenya National Library Services – Nairobi

 Services Offered

Their services include reading facilities, lending books, internet and bureau services etc.

 Location:

The library is located in Community area of Upper Hill opposite NHIF building.

 ·         Community

Matatu No. 7C

Board a City Hoppa at Kencom house along moi Avenue

 Opening Hours

            Mondays to Fridays 0800hrs to 1830hrs except public holidays

Saturdays 0830hrs to 1700hrs

 4.                  Kenya National Archives 

The facility was established in 1956.

 Services offered

The services include, reading facilities, lending books, access to public documents and records.

 Location

The Kenya National Archives is located at the city Centre along Moi Avenue opposite Hilton Hotel

 Opening Hours

            Mondays to Fridays 0830hrs to 1630hrs except public holidays

Saturdays 0830hrs to 1300hrs 

5.                  Kenya National Library Services – Buruburu

This is a branch of the main KNLS Library in Community area of Nairobi

 Services offered

The services include reading facilities, lending books, internet and bureau services, access to Kenyan Daily Newspaper, etc.

 Location

It is located at Buruburu Phase 2 along Mumias South Road.

·                         Buruburu

Matatu No.58  

Board the Matatu along Tom Mboya Street opposite Kenya National Archives

The Matatu passes through Jogoo Road

 Opening Hours

            Mondays to Fridays 0800hrs to 1630hrs except public holidays

Saturdays 0830hrs to 1700hrs

  6.                  Rahimtulla Trust Library

It was established in 1953

 Services Offered.

The services include reading facilities, lending of books and periodicals section

 Location

The library is located at the city Centre along Mfangano Street near Central Bus Station

 Opening Hours

            Mondays to Fridays 0800hrs to 1600hrs except public holidays

SUPER METRO BUSES

 

The Super Metro Buses have brought a new wave into the city of Nairobi, their culture and quality of service offered has made it among the top service providers in the transport industry. The Sacco has risen to become among the most preferred Public Service Vehicles by commuters in Nairobi Metropolitan.

Super Metro Routes

Kikuyu/Westlands

Board the Matatu along Maragua Lane opposite Galitos – Moi Avenue or near Mr Price – Moi Avenue

Syokimau/Mlolongo/Kitengela Route

Board the Matatu along Mfangano Street off Ronald Ngala Street.

Juja Route

Board the Matatu along Maragua Lane opposite Galitos – Moi Avenue or near Mr Price – Moi Avenue

 Thika and Makongeni Route

Board the Matatu along Maragua Lane opposite Galitos – Moi Avenue or near Mr Price – Moi Avenue

 Ngong Route

Board the Matatu along Government Lane near Mr Price – Moi Avenue

Rongai Route

Board the Matatu along Government Lane near Mr Price – Moi Avenue

Malaa Route

Board the Matatu at Bus Station

Kahawa West

Board the Matatu at Bus Station

THINGS TO DO DURING YOUR FREE TIME

There are various things that one can do in Kenya during their free time. Below are the things one can do Kenya.

FREE TIME

!!!!!

• Cultural Activities 

This can be explored in the museums, for example the National Museum, the Bomas of Kenya, recreated Kenyan villages, Blixen Museum, Nairobi Gallery etc. You can also attend events and concerts and these events showcase the best of music, food, fashion etc. To know about these events you can check out on Hangout.Kenya.

 • Sports 

Sports are very popular in Kenya both to watch or participate. The popular sports include rugby, soccer, basketball, cricket, athletics etc.

 • Wildlife and Nature 

There are national parks and reserves all over Kenya, these include Nairobi National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Park etc. One can also go for cycling, bird viewing 

• Fun Group Activities. 

These activities include ice skating, racing, bowling, paintball, mountain climbing and many more. These activities are best done in a group because as a group it becomes fun. 

• Watch Movies 

This can be done in movie theatres or in the house. The plays mostly happen at the Kenya National Theatre, Alliance Française and Phoenix Theatre. 

• Road Trips 

Road trips helps in unwinding and relaxing the mind from a busy and tough week. The trips are fun and adventurous. 

• Hiking and camping 

Rock and mountain climbing are all good exercise to the body and mind. These areas include Ngong Hills, Mount Kenya, Mount Longonot, Lake Naivasha and other places in the Rift Valley. 

• Home cooking 

You can call your friends and do a home cooking and relax. This helps in socializing. Kenya has a variety of delicious cuisines to prepare therefore, try it and you will like the experience. 

 I believe with the above list you can never get bored during your free time. Enjoy and have fun.