South C used to be a posh classic area. What happened? Too many kiosk by the side of the road makes it look like a slum. The highrise Apartments also devalue the area.
My former hood. Wah! 25 years can change a lot of things. Back then we only had Plainsview, Golden Gate, Hazina, Riverbank, Kariba and thats it. Mariakani was not even considered part of South B it was borderline South C. Balozi was just a swamp we used to go hunting with dogs and rabbits.
I was born in Mater hospital. I remember going to visit family friends in south b, back then they were masionettes. I grew up in pangani, which had bungalos then. It's unfortunate that soon all of Nairobi will look like eastleigh, pipeline and kayole.
The facade of a once extremely beautiful residential area has changed. The home owners need to form an association and demand a better representation by the traders. Probably have model kiosks in which to replicate. And plant more trees, have landscape arch students doing their gradable practice there. When I was a student in MI I interviewed for a job which if had gotten it I would be driving along highway interstate rest areas looking for any landscape element out of place and noting it for replacement, while also planting tree, or shrub, perennial or ornamentals which need so. The continuous inbuilt maintenance makes a place better, just the same manner we have healthcare to treat ailments. Thanks for the good work your are doing. South B was once my home
It is sad to see the reduction rather than the increase of tree covers. The high rise apartments could also use designs that incorporate some planting area on each level since the don't seem to leave any room for any trees.
The middle class don't vote so the MCA's n Mps bring in their pple/tribesmen who will be their voters hence the informal settlements/slums. The total don't care att of the middle class is why so many estates are turning into slums.
Am not against developments but too many high rise apartment spoil or devalue area E.g south c, kileleshwa, kili mani etc and now south B. My friends have been looking for apartments in South c and were refused coz they are not Somali’s not good. Keep up the good work 💕
Alternative is we have slums or some ugly looking cement block buildings like they build in rural areas and some parts of Nairobi. Not aesthetically looking buildings. Built on the cheap to make money and then a few years they start to collapse
It has really changed. I lived there many years back at Golden Gate and Githeri Drive. South Gate was the tallest building then. I am proud to have been a resident there.
You missed to cover balozi estate especially the bypass road from winners chapel to nerkwo. Also the iconic hazina towers and naivas. You also missed the marvelous la mada villa complex at sanasana
Waooh I grew up in south B, born and bread, not far from Mater hospital. I used to play basketball at Railway training center grounds, and went to school at kongoni primary school. Gosh south B has changed, I can't recognise maze. Those high-rise buildings zime haribu South B
Currently the planning in South B, South C and Nairobi West is wanting . population growth should be matched with quality infrastructure . The local government should introduce a parks ,recreation and landscaping department to work on the external Streetscape of urban Master plan requirements . The zoning department should work on smart cities and implement zoning that is human centric including walking and jogging footpaths ,bike paths ,motorcycle, cars, public transit and later light rail . Every new development should be subject to public participation and neighborhood participation before approval . Some urban areas in Kenya that have a master plan that is being implemented include Kisumu and Homa-bay based on UN reports . Dirty cities are a turn off.
My husband's family lived on melili Rd from 1968 when we got married in 1983 we shifted to zanzibar Rd South b was very clean n vibrant now it has lost it charm with too many high-rise buildings we shifted 2 yrs bk from south b bcoz the traffic was unbearable however after the express way it's become easy to commute
I was born and raised in south B, went to mariakani primari school before going to boarding, I had my Sunday school at the church of God and frequented the our lady of mercy Catholic and in my youth I joined Gospel terbanacle church one time secretary to Bishop Charles Muyu and Rev Akiki the days of Prayer Maombi launch, I still cherish south B. Mariakani gardens block b 29 the Kumbas, we went to dance at the RTI.
It took some time to see where you were. I finally recognised Railway institute., then I knew where you were. So many high rise, but also the small markets seem the same. I used to buy my solar from one of the areas that are being demolished for new shops!
Too many Kibandas and Kiosks along our roads make our residential areas look exactly of a representation of third world country, in other countries no one will allow you to put a structure along their fences.
I don't have a problem with kibandas because people have to make a living somehow. I would allow anyone to put up a structure along my fence provided they keep the place clean. But I have a big problem with how they look.Most are Ugly af. I think kiosk owners can build better looking ones or maybe we should have a national kiosk code😅
Sure they aren't looking good but that narrows down to the financial situation of those setting up those kibandas. They don't have financial muscle to set up those good looking kiosk.Our Government need to at least set up modern markets in every neighborhood and relocate those trading on the road sides
I guess all the kiosk owners are the ones who cut down the trees. Too many trees less parts and even the new high rise apartments are not planting trees, and we just hosted the climate conference. Sorry, I keep talking about trees. I just don't understand why we have fewer trees with all the awareness that was promoted by Wangari Mathai. Being around the equator should make want to plant more trees.
South B, South C and Nairobi West were originally planned as Mixed income developments and were a success . Pre-Independence South West of Nairobi which is occupied by these estates was predominantly Indian including Goan and Sprinkles of White . South East and East Nairobi was Black and North East and North West and West White .
South B was well planned and had two local schools, Nairobi South Primary predominantly Indian and Our Lady of Mercy mixed White and Indian and later immediately after Independence the schools admitted Black students .The schools stayed mixed for most of South B post Independence history but White students had mostly left Our lady of Mercy by the 80s .
Both schools were mixed Black and Indian by the 80s with South B still having a sizeable Indian population . By the 70s the city council of Nairobi introduced Mariakani primary school which served mostly low income students of South-B including the neighboring slums of Mukuru Kayaba and later Plainsview primary which Served mostly middle to high income neighboring Golden gate and Plainsview . Highest Income students in the area outside of Plainsview attended some local schools and private schools throughout the city .
I have seen nothing at south b just come to Eastleigh the somalis owns everything currently they has constructed the biggest mall in east and Central Africa
My goodness. I don't recognize any of it. I grew up there (from 1992 to 2004). Near our lady of Mercy Primary school, just shy of reaching police band. I had fond memories of my time there. It used to be a suburban area with well-planned residential houses. All things must progress but it's sad to see a lot of large, lifeless concrete blocks taking over everything.
Here is my two pennies worth! I Bonga na apa kwamba sita wai ishi ndani ya high rise! I am stand alone house man kama ita bomoka mawe tatu ama mbili iniangukie! I don’t trust these contractors and developers they are in it to make a killing! These high rises are not insured ikiku bomokea ni shida kubwa!
@@IzzoForex I hope so because flats gives me the shivers also I was always afraid of heights wacha tu ni kae chini kwa ground without vitu mob ju yangu
I wish the government would invest in building footpaths for the pedestrians and control the mushrooming of vibandas everywhere. These neighbourhoods wouldn't start looking like slums.
@Elyyy99 Do not waste time with comments that makes no sense. If American blacks, Mexicans and other have not succeeded why do you think someone with an accent can come and fight imperialism?
Somali community are taking over S.B as well. However, at golden gate estate they were not allowed to start taking over the estate. They are simply selfish. Once they take on an area, they don't allow occupation by none Somali or even none Muslims. A very selfish bunch. Their bubble is bursting. At Sana Sana we have a whole load of them taking over.
@@user-ub4gb9ve7e Speaking of deportees, there's 47 Somalis that stole $250 million in Minnesota that was money for food for children during covid. A few were caught, the rest are hiding somewhere in Kenya. They bought properties in Kenya, US and Turkey, cars, boats and luxury items.
@@inashuboow5519 Not all Somali are Kenyan. Many came to Nairobi as refugees, and others are coming back from abroad. Instead of developing Somalia, they are buying in Kenya.
South B was being turned into a slum. The somalis are changing the area just like they are doing with Eastleigh. If Somalis lived in Mathare and Kibra the entire place would change. But what we have in these slums are githeri slum loads who just put up structures not even inhabitable by animals and charge an arm and a leg. They come with no toilets just one room which acts as your bedroom, sitting room, kitchen, no running water, no toilet. At least the somalis build decent livable housing with all amenities and improve the area. Next you will see a huge mall like BBS. Thats how they do it.
Unable to develop Somalia they only succeed in torelant peaceful and prosperous countries like Kenya and South Africa, but not in Somalia their motherland.
@@user-tk6lc8zv9c Well they don't want peace. Maybe they just don't want to go back. So they decide to settle in Kenya. There's a lot of Somalis coming back to Kenya, that is, those who left as refugees for Europe and America. Instead of developing their country, they bring their dollars and pounds in Nairobi. Also, Somalis with money from Somalia are moving to Kenya. Obviously Kenyans can't compete with that.
@@user-tk6lc8zv9c They always say they are successful because they work together. Indians too work together, but the difference is Indians never get hand outs. Immigration really benefited Somalia probably why there's still no stability. Getting support from Europe and America as refugees/ asylum seekers enabled them to get free housing, free food, free Healthcare, so whatever money they got, they saved and sent home (eastleigh). That is why in 3 decades, they have grown this fast.
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South C used to be a posh classic area. What happened? Too many kiosk by the side of the road makes it look like a slum. The highrise Apartments also devalue the area.
True
My former hood. Wah! 25 years can change a lot of things. Back then we only had Plainsview, Golden Gate, Hazina, Riverbank, Kariba and thats it. Mariakani was not even considered part of South B it was borderline South C. Balozi was just a swamp we used to go hunting with dogs and rabbits.
I appreciate your feedback
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I was born in Mater hospital. I remember going to visit family friends in south b, back then they were masionettes. I grew up in pangani, which had bungalos then. It's unfortunate that soon all of Nairobi will look like eastleigh, pipeline and kayole.
Thanks for your feedback
Nostalgic, my childhood estate. This is where I discovered myself as a person growing up in a middle class family. Memories are made
The facade of a once extremely beautiful residential area has changed. The home owners need to form an association and demand a better representation by the traders. Probably have model kiosks in which to replicate. And plant more trees, have landscape arch students doing their gradable practice there. When I was a student in MI I interviewed for a job which if had gotten it I would be driving along highway interstate rest areas looking for any landscape element out of place and noting it for replacement, while also planting tree, or shrub, perennial or ornamentals which need so. The continuous inbuilt maintenance makes a place better, just the same manner we have healthcare to treat ailments. Thanks for the good work your are doing. South B was once my home
Thanks for your feedback
It is sad to see the reduction rather than the increase of tree covers. The high rise apartments could also use designs that incorporate some planting area on each level since the don't seem to leave any room for any trees.
The middle class don't vote so the MCA's n Mps bring in their pple/tribesmen who will be their voters hence the informal settlements/slums. The total don't care att of the middle class is why so many estates are turning into slums.
Your videos bring such nostalgia for me. I’m watching from Texas. Thanks 🙏🏽
Am not against developments but too many high rise apartment spoil or devalue area E.g south c, kileleshwa, kili mani etc and now south B. My friends have been looking for apartments in South c and were refused coz they are not Somali’s not good. Keep up the good work 💕
Alternative is we have slums or some ugly looking cement block buildings like they build in rural areas and some parts of Nairobi. Not aesthetically looking buildings. Built on the cheap to make money and then a few years they start to collapse
I'm telling you Somalis will be kicking you all out of Nairobi.
@@donnajoe4442 good for them
sorry for that,.we were also denied in donholm, thy told us no Somali in this apartment,
@vladdracula9903 that's not good at all
It has really changed. I lived there many years back at Golden Gate and Githeri Drive. South Gate was the tallest building then. I am proud to have been a resident there.
Nice video of south B.. But the high-rise apartment has changed the once beautiful estate
Thanks for your feedback
Beautiful and thank you for the hardwork
I appreciate your continued support
Wow!! Truly south B has changed. I once leaved south B, zanzibaa road.
I love the video. Good work dolphin 254. Chrismatine from Qatar 🇶🇦.
Thanks for your feedback..
You missed to cover balozi estate especially the bypass road from winners chapel to nerkwo. Also the iconic hazina towers and naivas. You also missed the marvelous la mada villa complex at sanasana
I was at the Railway College in March 1975. I believe it gonna be difficult to reach the college today. Greetings from Zanzibar
African governments all over the continent hate paved sidewalks!😂😂😂😂😂
they just do the absolute minimum.
IT'S UNBEARABLE HOW NAIROBI S.B HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED!!WOOW. I ONCE WENT TO SCHOOL THERE YEEAARS AGO!IT'S SIMPLY UNBELIEVABLE, IT'S HUGE!!
Dodgy grammar! About unbearable 🤣
Waooh I grew up in south B, born and bread, not far from Mater hospital. I used to play basketball at Railway training center grounds, and went to school at kongoni primary school. Gosh south B has changed, I can't recognise maze. Those high-rise buildings zime haribu South B
Oh nice...thanks for your feedback
Mimi ni wa South C
The whole of Nairobi is going to look like a ghetto.
I also went to Kongoni Primary school but lived in Hurlingham
I committed from USA and I didn’t think south B like this thank you show us how it looks like my wife live there
Good stuff
Thanks
Currently the planning in South B, South C and Nairobi West is wanting . population growth should be matched with quality infrastructure . The local government should introduce a parks ,recreation and landscaping department to work on the external Streetscape of urban Master plan requirements .
The zoning department should work on smart cities and implement zoning that is human centric including walking and jogging footpaths ,bike paths ,motorcycle, cars, public transit and later light rail .
Every new development should be subject to public participation and neighborhood participation before approval . Some urban areas in Kenya that have a master plan that is being implemented include Kisumu and Homa-bay based on UN reports . Dirty cities are a turn off.
thank you for the update .......watching from mogadishu
You missed Balozi estate, Hazina, Plainsview and the sorrounding. New things happening there too
My husband's family lived on melili Rd from 1968 when we got married in 1983 we shifted to zanzibar Rd South b was very clean n vibrant now it has lost it charm with too many high-rise buildings we shifted 2 yrs bk from south b bcoz the traffic was unbearable however after the express way it's become easy to commute
We used to stay at Golden estate and Plainview while in Primary school. Studied at Nairobi South and Plainview Primary.
Thanks for your feedback
I studied at Kongoni primary
Studied at plainsview pri from 2004-2013
This is my childhood mtaa,it has really grown so fast.Where are my Nairobi South Primary School classmates?
Great work Dolphine. Please be safe on the bike and the camera. South b will always be home. However we love you from Chicago for bringing this video.
Always here to support you since day 1..Keep going.
Thanks for your support
I was born and raised in south B, went to mariakani primari school before going to boarding, I had my Sunday school at the church of God and frequented the our lady of mercy Catholic and in my youth I joined Gospel terbanacle church one time secretary to Bishop Charles Muyu and Rev Akiki the days of Prayer Maombi launch, I still cherish south B. Mariakani gardens block b 29 the Kumbas, we went to dance at the RTI.
I'm glad the video brought back good memories
Team mariakani eish one love
Wewe, ulisoma Mariaeh which year?? Nilikua huko 92,93,95,
I remember you all, the Kumbas, your mum was good friends with my mum and dad
@@adolphrowlandmakatiani6111 haha wewe ni mtoi sana
It took some time to see where you were. I finally recognised Railway institute., then I knew where you were. So many high rise, but also the small markets seem the same. I used to buy my solar from one of the areas that are being demolished for new shops!
Wow commenting from Nigeria really missed SouthB I lived there for 5years all changed now
Have never been that area,,,but you have made me to be well known of it💪
I grew up in golden gate, such fond memories 🤗…but those high rises are ruining the place
DOLPHINE THANKS FOR GOOD WORK. PLEASE MAKE SURE WHEN YOU TAKE A HONDA RIDE WEAR THE NECESSARY PPE FOR YOUR PROTECTION HEALTHWISE
Thanks for your feedback...safety first noted ✅️
Wow, this is awesome dear, good job
Thanks
Kenya blessed country where peace, hardwork and tolerance have made us an African powerhouse, without producing oil or any significant minerals.
Sister I support you
I wish I knew you were coming I live in South B I would have provided you with a cup of coffee ☕ anyway nyc job I appreciate your efforts
Too many Kibandas and Kiosks along our roads make our residential areas look exactly of a representation of third world country, in other countries no one will allow you to put a structure along their fences.
We are a third word country
I don't have a problem with kibandas because people have to make a living somehow. I would allow anyone to put up a structure along my fence provided they keep the place clean. But I have a big problem with how they look.Most are Ugly af. I think kiosk owners can build better looking ones or maybe we should have a national kiosk code😅
Sure they aren't looking good but that narrows down to the financial situation of those setting up those kibandas. They don't have financial muscle to set up those good looking kiosk.Our Government need to at least set up modern markets in every neighborhood and relocate those trading on the road sides
@@kevinochieng6458 you're right.
😊
Thanks sister
South B ... you cant miss out the then posh estates...GG...PLAINSVIEW, RIVERBANK, HAZINA......your content is 👌
Thank you 🙏🏾
Nairobi really really really needs to be paved, westy, upperhill, southb south c, Eastleigh, kwote
I was in a few days at diamond bark 2 it's a good and calm place & beautiful ❤️ maa shaa allaah
Doing good my dear
Thanks
Nimeona mater hospital for along time since 90s wueh....
Yes it's among the oldest medical facilities in Kenya
South B 😊..reminds me 98 99 apo going to Ramco court to do some Recording..alongside Hardstone na Jose Chameleon Dolphine, kazi poa🎉❤ Dubai
Number one supporter from Dubai...thanks for always coming back 🙏🏾
Number one supporter from Dubai...thanks for always coming back 🙏🏾
I guess all the kiosk owners are the ones who cut down the trees. Too many trees less parts and even the new high rise apartments are not planting trees, and we just hosted the climate conference. Sorry, I keep talking about trees. I just don't understand why we have fewer trees with all the awareness that was promoted by Wangari Mathai. Being around the equator should make want to plant more trees.
Watching you from Dallas
wow how is dallas
Memories. Asante
Good job. Wanted to see Balozi estate.
South B, South C and Nairobi West were originally planned as Mixed income developments and were a success . Pre-Independence South West of Nairobi which is occupied by these estates was predominantly Indian including Goan and Sprinkles of White . South East and East Nairobi was Black and North East and North West and West White .
South B was well planned and had two local schools, Nairobi South Primary predominantly Indian and Our Lady of Mercy mixed White and Indian and later immediately after Independence the schools admitted Black students .The schools stayed mixed for most of South B post Independence history but White students had mostly left Our lady of Mercy by the 80s .
Both schools were mixed Black and Indian by the 80s with South B still having a sizeable Indian population . By the 70s the city council of Nairobi introduced Mariakani primary school which served mostly low income students of South-B including the neighboring slums of Mukuru Kayaba and later Plainsview primary which Served mostly middle to high income neighboring Golden gate and Plainsview . Highest Income students in the area outside of Plainsview attended some local schools and private schools throughout the city .
Should we reintroduce this apartheid?. Is that what you mean?
Thank you pretty
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Thanks becky for tuning in 😍
South b my hood I don't think there is any corner of South b I don't know went to Mariakani pry I feel like going back to South b when I come home
South B has really changed I must say went to RTI back then!
I was planning on doing a tour of pipeline slums but I cant do it well as you do. can we kindly do it in synergy.
The vibandas 😂😂. Kenya we’re not as developed as we think
South B my home has really changed
I have seen nothing at south b just come to Eastleigh the somalis owns everything currently they has constructed the biggest mall in east and Central Africa
My goodness. I don't recognize any of it. I grew up there (from 1992 to 2004). Near our lady of Mercy Primary school, just shy of reaching police band. I had fond memories of my time there. It used to be a suburban area with well-planned residential houses. All things must progress but it's sad to see a lot of large, lifeless concrete blocks taking over everything.
What will they do on the red soil under the expressway?
I'll update you soon
I used to stay at Plainview south b
Habari ndio hiyo..
Watu wa Mariakani mko wapi???
Here is my two pennies worth! I Bonga na apa kwamba sita wai ishi ndani ya high rise! I am stand alone house man kama ita bomoka mawe tatu ama mbili iniangukie! I don’t trust these contractors and developers they are in it to make a killing! These high rises are not insured ikiku bomokea ni shida kubwa!
LOL. Somali's dont take shortcuts like our Kiambu cousins.
@@IzzoForex I hope so because flats gives me the shivers also I was always afraid of heights wacha tu ni kae chini kwa ground without vitu mob ju yangu
I wish the government would invest in building footpaths for the pedestrians and control the mushrooming of vibandas everywhere. These neighbourhoods wouldn't start looking like slums.
Acute water problem in South B. Why?
You should have seen the serenity and beauty of South B from 1965 to 1978. It is now a dilapidated wasteland with ugly development. Sad!
Do luckysummer estate next video
Noted ✅️
There is a big change in south b
True
Wooooow beautiful buildings
Next Tassia and Fedha Estates tunangoja😊
Sawa 😃
All those old railway houses are gone
Are those apartments for sale. The area looks to be expensive
🤣 Jaluo English, “Limpopo soot” haha! It’s *suite pronounced more like sweet rather than soot SMFH!! Glad we speak Swahili in TZ
I want all Africans to come to my country America to fight imperialism.
@Elyyy99 Do not waste time with comments that makes no sense. If American blacks, Mexicans and other have not succeeded why do you think someone with an accent can come and fight imperialism?
Look at other options to fight imperialism
Somali community are taking over S.B as well. However, at golden gate estate they were not allowed to start taking over the estate. They are simply selfish. Once they take on an area, they don't allow occupation by none Somali or even none Muslims. A very selfish bunch. Their bubble is bursting. At Sana Sana we have a whole load of them taking over.
True, and people are calling this developments. Kenyans will realize this in 2050, when Nairobi will be Mogadishu.
@@donnajoe4442 wanaishi 10 people in a 2 bedroom. Money laundering, trafficking one another from the failed state and a bunch of deportees
@@user-ub4gb9ve7e Speaking of deportees, there's 47 Somalis that stole $250 million in Minnesota that was money for food for children during covid. A few were caught, the rest are hiding somewhere in Kenya. They bought properties in Kenya, US and Turkey, cars, boats and luxury items.
I don't know why some tribes hate others tribes in kenya. Whether you Akamba, Somali or kikuyu all are kenyans. Just ushenzi
@@inashuboow5519 Not all Somali are Kenyan. Many came to Nairobi as refugees, and others are coming back from abroad. Instead of developing Somalia, they are buying in Kenya.
Are this apartments for sale? and how can one get details on them
WHEN I HEAR SOUTH B AND SOUTH C, DONHOLM AND ALL ESTATES IN NAIROBI, I SEE SOMALIS HAVE TAKEN OVER KENYA. WE GAVE SOLD KENYA. SIMPLE
Every corner of Nairobi in 2023 is Skyscrapers, I saw also in Kibra there are skyscrapers coming up
Try to visit Kasarani and Syakimau estates
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South B was being turned into a slum. The somalis are changing the area just like they are doing with Eastleigh. If Somalis lived in Mathare and Kibra the entire place would change. But what we have in these slums are githeri slum loads who just put up structures not even inhabitable by animals and charge an arm and a leg. They come with no toilets just one room which acts as your bedroom, sitting room, kitchen, no running water, no toilet.
At least the somalis build decent livable housing with all amenities and improve the area. Next you will see a huge mall like BBS. Thats how they do it.
And then they only allow Somalis to rent them. Building for themselves. Look at eastleigh, South c and now south b.
Unable to develop Somalia they only succeed in torelant peaceful and prosperous countries like Kenya and South Africa, but not in Somalia their motherland.
@@user-tk6lc8zv9c Well they don't want peace. Maybe they just don't want to go back. So they decide to settle in Kenya. There's a lot of Somalis coming back to Kenya, that is, those who left as refugees for Europe and America. Instead of developing their country, they bring their dollars and pounds in Nairobi. Also, Somalis with money from Somalia are moving to Kenya. Obviously Kenyans can't compete with that.
@@user-tk6lc8zv9c They always say they are successful because they work together. Indians too work together, but the difference is Indians never get hand outs. Immigration really benefited Somalia probably why there's still no stability. Getting support from Europe and America as refugees/ asylum seekers enabled them to get free housing, free food, free Healthcare, so whatever money they got, they saved and sent home (eastleigh). That is why in 3 decades, they have grown this fast.
@@donnajoe4442hehehe ooohhh that's why ... 😂
Too many Somali everywhere nowadays 😪 but a lovely video upload by Dolphin
and what's your problem, 🤡🤫👌.
@@yunishajjz They need to love their country . It also needs development . Peace comes from tolerance, respect to diversity and also humility.
@@yunishajjz dont want to live in crime ridden mogadishu in kenya..
I was to tour you this place, why did you came alone?
Woi..