JEEVANJEE GARDENS

Jeevanjee Gardens, located in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), was donated to Nairobi residents in 1906 by Alibhai Mullah Jeevanjee, a Karachi-born entrepreneur in Kenya. In 1898, Jeevanjee of Karachi (1856-1936) was awarded the contract to build the Kenya-Uganda Railway and sailed to Mombasa from Punjab with 350 men.

This recreational park is one of Nairobi’s few green spaces. This park is endowed with a plethora of beautiful trees and gardens that provide the ideal shade from the scorching tropical sun. The artistically crafted benches and sculptures dot this lovely park and add to its allure. The perfect lawns and benches here provide ideal spots for a picnic. Jeevanjee Gardens is located in the heart of the city, making it accessible to residents from all over the city, and it is open to the public every day of the week for free. The park has a shop, and public toilets, and offers grounds for meetings by Nairobi residents. The park is an ideal picnic spot and is commonly used by students as a meeting venue.