Nairobi ranked third most attractive city in Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 - Nairobi has been ranked the third most attractive city in Africa in the newly released Jeune Afrique 2025 African Cities Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Nairobi has been ranked the third most attractive city in Africa in the newly released Jeune Afrique 2025 African Cities Attractiveness Index, marking its strongest showing yet as it cements its position as a regional tech and investment hub.
- Nairobi's rise is attributed to its expanding digital ecosystem, major infrastructure upgrades, and sustained investor interest, despite recent socio-political tensions.
- The Jeune Afrique 2025 African Cities Attractiveness Index evaluates 30 African cities using resident perceptions and objective economic indicators, including foreign direct investment flows between 2020 and 2023.
- Cairo topped the 2025 ranking, displacing Cape Town, while Kigali retained second place.
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