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The sun finally sets on the iconic Hilton Hotel

Hilton Hotel

The iconic Hilton Hotel in Nairobi in this picture taken on December 31, 2022. The hotel has since been closed.

Photo credit: Dennis Onsongo | Nation Media Group

When the sun went down on December 31, to mark the end of the year 2022, it also marked the end of an era for the iconic Hilton Hotel in Nairobi.  

The hotel, known for its imposing 17-storey circular tower, has been an iconic landmark in Nairobi for more than 53 years.