Gitwe
in Kiambu, Kenya

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-0.952 and 36.819 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -0° 57' 5" and E 36° 49' 8"
Currency and Currency Code:
Shilling - KES
Spoken languages:
English, Swahili
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:52 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:12 am and 6:22 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.819 and -140.068 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Anaho
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Kenya in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Kenya.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Kenya. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Gitwe

Gitwe in Kiambu is a city in Kenya about 23 mi (or 37 km) north of Nairobi, the country's capital.

Local time in Gitwe is now 03:52 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Africa / Nairobi with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Gitwe, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in a distance of 26 mi (or 43 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Kenya is Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest in a distance of 84 mi (or 135 km), North-East.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kiambu, Nairobi, Murang'a, Nyeri and Keruguya. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 22%
Air Humidity 93%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

23°C (73 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

25°C (76 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

25°C (77 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Videos from this area

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ケニアスタディツアー【short ver.】

Published: March 20, 2012
Length: 10:12 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: sinnergarden

2012年2月末から3月始めまで、たびせん・つなぐのツアーで旅行したケニアのことが頭から離れなくなり、ついついスタディツアーの写真をまとめ...


Abandoned Babies In East Africa (NLH)

Published: August 26, 2006
Length: 27:55 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Jerry Jones

A short docu about an organization in Kenya who helps rescue and care for abandoned babies. (Some of these babies are born to HIV-Positive mothers.)


Adventure is Worthwhile

Published: August 07, 2014
Length: 36:06 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Saddleback Leather

Just go buy a ticket for somewhere you've always wanted to go AND THEN figure out the rest. Get out and travel.


St John's School, Nairobi

Published: June 16, 2009
Length: 32:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Concern Worldwide

St John's primary school is located in the heart of Nairobi's slums. This film was made by Concern staff members.


Nairobi Kenya (KTZ-3) Langata Giraffe Center

Published: November 30, 2006
Length: 25:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Marco Polo

Visit of the Langata Giraffe Center. Rothschild Giraffe. Visit of the Karen Blixen museun, site of the film, Out of Africa. http://www.marcopoloimaginaire.com/voyages.html.


The Wildebeests Migration Video - Maasai Mara/Serengeti

Published: November 29, 2011
Length: 37:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: authenticsafaris

This video allows you to catch a glance of The Wildebeests Migration in Maasai Mara/Serengeti Ecosystem. See the migration live with African Authentic Safari...


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