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October 2, 2026
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Nairobi named among Africa’s five cities to watch

Nairobi named among Africa’s five cities to watch

The Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) welcomes Nairobi’s selection as one of Africa’s five Cities to Watch in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026, alongside Accra, Cairo, Dakar and Luanda. Nairobi ranks 327th overall among 1,000 global cities but an exce..

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Nairobi has been recognized as one of Africa's five "Cities to Watch" by Oxford Economics, highlighting its significant growth potential and emergence as a key financial and technology hub on the continent.

  • Nairobi ranks an impressive 26th globally for human capital out of 1,000 cities assessed.
  • The Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) is working to convert this potential into productive capital by attracting investment funds and supporting startups.
  • Oxford Economics forecasts substantial growth in information technology and finance, alongside significant expansion in industrial output, projecting Nairobi's population to reach 12 million by 2050.

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