August 7th Memorial Park is a memorial, museum and public green space in Nairobi CBD, located at the intersection of Moi Avenue and Haile Selassie Avenue. The park occupies the site of the former United States Embassy that was attacked on August 7, 1998. (Kenya Tourism Board)
Its central location makes the memorial particularly accessible by public transport. Commuters arriving at several major Nairobi CBD stages can reach the park on foot.
For connections from different parts of the city, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database. Visitors arriving from elsewhere in Kenya can also consult the Kenya Domestic Flights: Airports, Airstrips & Flight Routes Guide.
Where Is August 7th Memorial Park Located?
August 7th Memorial Park is located at the junction of Moi Avenue and Haile Selassie Avenue in Nairobi CBD. (Kenya Tourism Board)
Destination: August 7th Memorial Park
City: Nairobi
Area: Nairobi CBD
Main roads: Moi Avenue and Haile Selassie Avenue
Nearby transport area: Nairobi Railway Station
Best access: Nairobi CBD public transport followed by a short walk
The location is particularly convenient for commuters because Moi Avenue and Haile Selassie Avenue are major streets within central Nairobi.
What Is August 7th Memorial Park?
The park commemorates the victims of the August 7, 1998 bombing of the United States Embassy in Nairobi.
Today, the site includes landscaped gardens, a memorial wall carrying the names of those who died, a Peace Centre and museum, a Visitors’ Centre and other memorial features. (Capital FM)
The site therefore serves both as a place of remembrance and as an educational space promoting peace and tolerance.
How to Get to August 7th Memorial Park From Nairobi CBD
If you are already within Nairobi CBD, walking is generally the easiest option.
Head towards the lower CBD and the intersection of Moi Avenue and Haile Selassie Avenue.
The general movement is:
Nairobi CBD → Moi Avenue → Haile Selassie Avenue → August 7th Memorial Park
The exact walking route will depend on your starting point within the CBD.
Which Matatu Goes to August 7th Memorial Park?
You do not need to find a matatu specifically labelled August 7th Memorial Park.
Instead, take public transport to Nairobi CBD and walk to the memorial.
This means commuters can reach the park from virtually every major Nairobi transport corridor.
Use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database to identify a route from your neighbourhood into Nairobi CBD.
Where to Alight for August 7th Memorial Park
The most convenient alighting point depends on the route used to enter Nairobi CBD.
Passengers should aim for a CBD terminus providing convenient access towards Moi Avenue, Haile Selassie Avenue or the Railway Station side of central Nairobi.
Use the Nairobi Bus Stations & Termini: Complete Guide to Matatu Stages and Destinations to identify where different matatu routes terminate.
From your CBD terminus, continue to the memorial on foot.
Getting to August 7th Memorial Park From Nairobi Railway Station
The memorial is close to the Nairobi Railway Station area, making the park particularly accessible for passengers arriving by train.
The general movement is:
Nairobi Railway Station → Haile Selassie Avenue → August 7th Memorial Park
Passengers should use designated pedestrian crossings when navigating the busy roads around the station and lower CBD.
Getting to August 7th Memorial Park From Thika Road
Passengers travelling from Kasarani, Roysambu, Zimmerman, Githurai and other Thika Road neighbourhoods can use Nairobi CBD-bound public transport.
The general journey is:
Thika Road → Nairobi CBD → Moi Avenue/Haile Selassie Avenue → Memorial Park
After alighting in the CBD, complete the journey on foot.
Getting to August 7th Memorial Park From Eastlands
Passengers travelling from Umoja, Buruburu, Donholm, Kayole, Makadara and other Eastlands neighbourhoods should use Nairobi CBD-bound public transport.
The general journey is:
Eastlands → Nairobi CBD → August 7th Memorial Park
Depending on the CBD terminus used, the final walking distance can be relatively short.
Getting to August 7th Memorial Park From Westlands
From Westlands, board a matatu or bus heading towards Nairobi CBD.
The general journey is:
Westlands → Nairobi CBD → August 7th Memorial Park
After reaching the CBD, walk towards the Moi Avenue and Haile Selassie Avenue junction.
Getting to August 7th Memorial Park From Ngong Road
Passengers travelling from Kilimani, Adams Arcade, Junction and surrounding Ngong Road areas can use Nairobi CBD-bound public transport.
The general journey is:
Ngong Road → Nairobi CBD → August 7th Memorial Park
The final section can be completed on foot.
Getting to August 7th Memorial Park From Lang’ata and Rongai
From Lang’ata, Nairobi West or Ongata Rongai, use Nairobi-bound public transport along the Lang’ata Road corridor.
Passengers from Rongai can consult the Route 125 Nairobi–Ongata Rongai guide.
The general journey is:
Ongata Rongai/Lang’ata → Nairobi CBD → August 7th Memorial Park
Getting to August 7th Memorial Park From Mombasa Road
Passengers travelling from South B, South C, Imara Daima, Embakasi and other areas connected to Mombasa Road can use public transport towards Nairobi CBD.
The general journey is:
Mombasa Road → Nairobi CBD → Haile Selassie Avenue → August 7th Memorial Park
Nearby Nairobi CBD Landmarks
The memorial’s central location places it near several important CBD transport and pedestrian landmarks, including:
- Moi Avenue
- Haile Selassie Avenue
- Nairobi Railway Station
- Kenya National Archives
- Kencom and surrounding CBD stages
This makes the park easy to combine with other destinations within central Nairobi.
Visiting August 7th Memorial Park
Visitors come to the park to see the memorial grounds and learn about the events of August 7, 1998 and their impact.
The Kenya Tourism Board describes the site as having a memorial bearing the names of those who lost their lives, together with a Visitors’ Centre containing museum exhibits focused on peace and tolerance. (Kenya Tourism Board)
Opening hours and admission arrangements should be confirmed before travelling because published information can change.
August 7th Memorial Park Public Transport Guide
Destination: August 7th Memorial Park
City: Nairobi
Area: Nairobi CBD
Location: Moi Avenue/Haile Selassie Avenue junction
Nearby transport landmark: Nairobi Railway Station
Best public transport strategy: Travel to Nairobi CBD and walk
From Thika Road: CBD-bound matatu → walk to Memorial Park
From Eastlands: CBD-bound matatu → walk to Memorial Park
From Westlands: CBD-bound matatu → walk to Memorial Park
From Lang’ata/Rongai: Nairobi-bound matatu → walk to Memorial Park
For other connections, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
More Nairobi Sports and Recreation Venues
August 7th Memorial Park is part of the Nairobi Sports and Recreation Venues database connecting important Nairobi parks, museums, stadiums, forests, wildlife attractions and recreational destinations with public transport.
The previous destination in the series is Central Park Nairobi.
The next destination is Nairobi Railway Museum, another major attraction in central Nairobi.
Information last verified: September 2026.
