Lavington, Nairobi

Lavington is a residential suburb of Nairobi. Located within the sub-county of Westlands, it is approximately 5.5 km (3.4 mi) northwest of the central business district. It is a neighbourhood that hosts the upper middle class to upper class segment of Nairobi residents. It is a low to medium-density residential neighbourhood. The bulk of the area now known as Lavington was originally the St Austin's Mission established by the French Holy Ghost Fathers.

Lavington
Lavington is located in Kenya
Lavington
Lavington
Location of Lavington in Kenya
Coordinates: 01°16′50″S 36°46′10″E
CountryKenya
CountyNairobi City
Sub-countyWestlands
Lavington along James Gichuru Road.

The Kirichwa tributary of the Nairobi River runs through the community.[1]

Background

The Strathmore School, Saint Mary's School, Loreto Convent School, St. Austin's Academy, Braeside High School, Nairobi International School, Braeburn High School, Lavington Primary School and Rusinga School are located in Lavington.

The area is also known for the Lavington Green Shopping Centre which has a supermarket, a bar/restaurant called Kengeles, and a number of smaller stores. The neighborhood is also home to the Jaffery Sports Club Ground.


References
  1. Kahongeh, James (21 April 2021). "Kenya: Inside a Government Project to Save Nairobi's Polluted Rivers". Daily Nation.
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