Eastleigh was named after a town called Eastleigh in Hampshire in south east England.
Eastleigh often referred to as "little Mogadishu" is Nairobi's neighborhood that lies 5 km east of Nairobi CBD known for its prosperity in business and commerce.
The Somalis have a strong hold in the area.
The real estate industry is growing rapidly in
Eastleigh you will see high-rise residential buildings everywhere.
The community is known for its strong sense of identity, rich tradition and hospitality.
The community's delicious foods like "canjero", "Somali pasta", are prominent.
The population adheres to Islamic religion with mosques and madrasas spread everywhere in Eastleigh.
Eastleigh is a residential center, educational center, recreational center, besides being majorly the business and commercial hub of Nairobi.
Several historical landmarks are located in Eastleigh like Pumwani maternity hospital which was one of the oldest hospitals in Nairobi serving the community since 1926.
Eastleigh high school established in1956 also stands as a significant educational institution.
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TIMESTAMPS/CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Location
1:03 - History
3:28 - Culture
3:55 - Residential homes
4:55 - Jam street
10:05 - BBS mall
13:30 - Testing street foods
16:05 - Eastleigh first Avenue
18:43 - Eastleigh second Avenue
20:41 - Summary