August 7th Memorial Park
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The August 7th Memorial Park is located at the 1998 United States embassy bombings scene along Haile Selassie Avenue in Nairobi, Kenya. It contains a notice board listing the names of all people that were reported dead after the incident.
attractions: Kenya National Archives, Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Muthurwa Market, Jamia Mosque, Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family, Maasai Market, Wakulima Market Nairobi, National Archives Moi Avenue, Kenya Railway Museum, Aanika Karibu Safaris in Kenya, restaurants: Kilimanjaro Jamia, Kimathi Street, Java House - Mama Ngina St, PRONTO RESTAURANT (Standard Street), CafeDeli Restaurant, Koinange Street, Java House - Reinsurance Plaza, Al-Yusra Restaurant, Java House - Kimathi Street, Sizzlin Grills, Azuri Restaurant and Cafe, PRONTO RESTAURANT (City Hall)
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The August 7th Memorial Park is located at the 1998 United States embassy bombings scene along Haile Selassie Avenue in Nairobi, Kenya. It contains a notice board listing the names of all people that were reported dead after the incident.
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A small park with trees, benches and well kept grass to sit and relax. All the trees are indigenous trees and they have all been labelled if you enjoy learning about trees. The benches all have a saying in one of the many local languages. The pavements are surrounded by pebbles that were got from local rivers around the country. All these is symbolic to the unity all Kenyans showed on that fateful day. There is the memorial wall on one corner of the park with the names of all those who perished and in front of it is a small fountain in the yin and yang shape. You can use the park to relax, read, meet up in a safe space or even yoga in the morning. The entrance fee is KES50 and they only accept cash. Everyone at the park is very helpful. If you are around the area do stop by. The money you pay goes to the maintenance of the park as well as to pay the workers. I wish it was bigger to get in a good walk. This is not a walking park but more of a sitting park. The peace museum is also accessed through the park.
susan amransusan amran
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Located at the "corner" of a busy roundabout is located a small gated park. Surrounded by a wrought iron fence. The site of the old US embassy partially destroyed during the '98 bombing attack. The majority of the dead were Kenyans working in the building next door, which was levelled to the ground. The embassy site was demolished and this park was donated as a memorial to the 200+ perished. However there were thousands injured who still live with the after effects. Entrance fee is 50 KS...which includes the maintenance fees for upkeep. It's mostly benches around a grassy knoll with the view of a memorial with names of the perished. The small museum next door also has a nominal fee of 150 KS. The small museum has a small collection of artifacts from the victims and a small room describing the events of that day. There's a 15 minute video as well which is pretty informative. Overall I spent 45 minutes at the location to pay respect to the fallen.
Steve PSteve P
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The August 7th Memorial Park is located at the 1998 United States embassy bombings scene along Haile Selassie Avenue in Nairobi, Kenya. It contains a notice board listing the names of all people that were reported dead after the incident. The AUGUST 7TH MEMORIAL PARK functions as a Centre of outreach to the public, to educate Kenyans on the appalling consequences of terrorism Having emerged from a traged; the Memorial Park stands as a symbol of peace and optimism in our contemporary world many challenges. The Park is in the city centre next to the roundabout on Moi Avenue and Haile Selasie Ave junction, about 200m from the Nairobi Railway Station.
Simon ShitabuleSimon Shitabule
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It is a very beautiful park with green scenery and beautiful benches that one can sit and reflect upon. I had the opportunity to visit the museum and it was a very eye opening experience. It's sad how terrorists and acts of war disrupt and cause havoc to the world. The museum is quite a thoughtful idea to commemorate the lives of brave women, men and children who were unfortunate to lose their lives in the horrendous event. May God rest their souls in eternal peace and may we continue to strive to build a peaceful and safe world for all.
Angelique MwikaliAngelique Mwikali
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It was set up after the August 7th bomb blast in Nairobi. It used to house the American Embassy in Nairobi. Its a place to think and reflect on the importance of peace and co-existence. The park was small but it was well done as a memorial to the tragic bombing of the American embassy in 1998. There is a wall with the names of over 200 victims of the bombing. A sculpture made from the debris of the explosion is also on display. The Park also runs a small conference center that can have up to 100 people per seating.
Allan HaggaiAllan Haggai
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Dedan Kimathi Memorial Park is a historic place for Kenya for it was the place of bombing in 1998. I visit here for an event. It has a great space of holding events. It is convenient for all for it is within the Central Business District, Nairobi. One can visit at any time where you will pay a small fee to access the park where one can learn some history of the place or relaxing on the grass or chairs provided. It is a well kept park which is open to all.
Michael KibukuMichael Kibuku
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