An elevated, wide-angle photograph captures a segment of the Upper Hill business district in Nairobi, Kenya, under a hazy, light grey sky

An elevated, wide-angle photograph captures a segment of the Upper Hill business district in Nairobi, Kenya, under a hazy, light grey sky. The immediate foreground features a dark grey metal balcony railing angled diagonally across the bottom of the frame. Below the railing, a paved road with white lane markings is visible, alongside concrete sidewalks. A light blue sedan is parked on the left side of the road. Several pedestrians are observed: three individuals are clustered on the left sidewalk, and others are walking on the right sidewalk. Beyond the road, a large, irregular plot of undeveloped land occupies the midground, characterized by dry, light green and brown grass, sparse trees, and areas of disturbed earth. A small, brown wooden shack with a dark roof is situated within this plot on the left. Clusters of dense green trees and bushes are scattered throughout and define parts of the green space. Overhead power lines and utility poles are visible on the right side of this area. Along a road bordering the right side of the green space, numerous white vans and vehicles are parked. A small group of individuals, including one wearing a high-visibility vest, are gathered near a utility pole and rudimentary structures on a dirt patch, suggesting an informal work or vending area. The background is dominated by a dense urban skyline composed of modern high-rise buildings. The prominent Taita Taveta Plaza, a multi-story building with a blue glass facade and a distinctive gold-colored roof featuring a reddish arch, is centrally located, displaying vertical signage. To its left, a dark, angular glass skyscraper, possibly the UAP Tower, rises. Further left, the tall, slender Britam Tower, identifiable by its light color and pointed spire, stands against the skyline. Other multi-story commercial and residential buildings of varying designs, including a large, light-colored building with a full parking lot, complete the dense urban environment that extends into the distant haze.