 | Meaning : Kaloleni - One of the oldest estates in Nairobi Use : Siku hizi sipoi Ololoo = Nowadays, I don't live in Kaloleni Period: Early 80's Related to: Residential area Synonyms: Ololo, Spelling variation: Ololo, Ololoh |
| Area of origin : Unknown Etymology:Luo-flavored version of the name Kaloleni - Co-incidentally, most of its original & oldest inhabitants are from the Luo community - many who were Railways workers.The area was originally designated for residential use in 1927 but wasn't fully-built till about 1948 when it was given to KAR soldiers returning from WWII. The estate was built by Italian prisoners of war. Read more here | |
