Block by block: Seven historic Freemason buildings in Nairobi

 

Kenya Railways headquarters

• Nairobi lacks distinct architecture, with designs of most modern buildings borrowed from Europe
• However, one can’t miss the uniqueness of buildings erected by Freemasons
• Freemasonry is not a religion, but a Fraternal Order and early converts were gifted and took pride in grand, impeccable masonry work

Little can distinguish Nairobi buildings, besides the current craze for height, aluminium cladding and glazing. Actually, the design of modern buildings is mostly of European import.