Nairobi named Africa’s most dynamic city

Nairobi city has been ranked as the most dynamic city in Africa and is the only city outside of Asia Pacific that ranks in the top 20 most dynamic cities in the globe.

Nairobi (ranked 6th in the index) is projected to have one of the fastest-growing populations in the world over the next five years.

According to the report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Nairobi has a strong Asian influence with significant amounts of investment from China, particularly focused on infrastructure projects. 

According to the report, the city under the sun is turning to smart technologies to help cope with overcrowding, traffic congestion and inefficiency in transportation around the city.

India's capital territory Delhi was ranked fourth. Delhi is a massive metropolitan area in the country’s north.

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam was third. The city is known for its centuries-old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences.

Bengaluru city in India's southern Karnataka state was ranked top followed by Hyderabad city in the capital of southern India's Telangana state.

This year’s rankings find the fastest urban growth continuing to shift away from the West to the East.