East Africa's Premier Convention Centre

Where East Africa's
most important
conversations happen

For over 50 years, heads of state, international organizations, and the continent's most influential institutions have convened at KICC. Nairobi's landmark venue for conferences, summits, exhibitions, and corporate events of every scale.

50+
Years Operating
6k
Max Delegates
18+
Event Spaces
105m · 32 Floors
Kenyatta International Convention Centre
City Square, Nairobi 421,879 sq.ft. 6,000 delegates

Venues built for
events that matter

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50 years of hosting
what matters most

4,200+
Events Hosted
12M+
Delegates Welcomed
94
Countries Represented
18
Distinct Spaces
421k
Square Feet
Trusted by leading global organisations
African Union
UN-Habitat
UNEP
World Bank
IMF
East African Community
Safaricom
Standard Bank
IGAD
WHO Africa
Microsoft Africa
Google Kenya

Upcoming events at KICC

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Jul
14
East Africa Investment Summit 2025
Tsavo Plenary Hall · 3 days · 1,800 delegates · Summit
Aug
06
Africa Tech & Innovation Expo 2025
Nairobi Exhibition Hall · 4 days · 350 exhibitors · Exhibition
Sep
22
Annual Pan-African Medical Congress
Tsavo Plenary + Conference Suites · 5 days · 2,200 delegates · Conference
Oct
09
Nairobi Finance & Banking Forum
Rift Valley Conference Hall · 2 days · 600 delegates · Corporate
1°17'S, 36°49'E
Nairobi, Kenya · 5,889 ft

East Africa's
business capital

The only city in the world where you can watch wildlife in a national park at dawn and chair a continental summit by nine o'clock. Nairobi is the gateway to Africa — and KICC is at its heart.

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Global Connectivity
Direct flights from London, Dubai, Amsterdam, Doha, Mumbai, New York and across Africa.
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10,000+ Hotel Rooms
World-class accommodation from Fairmont, Radisson, Marriott and Hilton within 2km.
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Safari at Sunrise
Nairobi National Park is 7km from KICC. No other convention city offers this.
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Business Ecosystem
35 multinational headquarters, the UN's only African HQs, and a thriving tech sector.
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Where Africa's
leadership convenes

A government-owned national institution with 50 years of hosting heads of state, AU summits, UN conferences, and intergovernmental forums. KICC understands protocol.

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Security Infrastructure
Purpose-built security arrangements for heads-of-state level events, VIP screening facilities, and dedicated security coordination rooms.
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Simultaneous Interpretation
Full UN-standard simultaneous interpretation infrastructure across all major halls. Six-language capability including English, French, Arabic, Swahili, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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International Media Centre
Dedicated press facilities, broadcast-ready production infrastructure, and accreditation management for international media.
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Protocol Services
Experienced protocol team handling delegation management, motorcade coordination, VIP lounge services, and diplomatic courtesy.
Government Events Hub →
African Union Summit — Extraordinary Session
Hosted 2024 · 55 Member State delegations · 2,400 delegates
UN Climate Action Africa Conference
Hosted 2024 · UNEP Nairobi · 1,800 participants · 12 languages
East African Community Heads of State Summit
Hosted 2023 · 7 Heads of State · Presidential security protocols
IGAD Regional Integration Forum
Hosted 2023 · 8 nations · Ministerial-level delegations
Commonwealth Business Forum Africa
Hosted 2023 · 52 member nations represented · 1,200 delegates
Government-Owned National Institution
Tourism Act 2011 Mandate
AU-Accredited Venue
UN-Standard Facilities
Presidential Security Capable
Six-Language Interpretation
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360° Nairobi
From 105 metres above the city
🔭 Observation Deck · 32nd Floor

Nairobi from above.
The revolving restaurant.

The highest public viewpoint in central Nairobi. Kenya's most iconic revolving restaurant completes a 360° rotation every 76 minutes, revealing the plains, the skyline, and the city that powers a continent.

What our clients say

"
KICC's team delivered one of the most complex AU summits we have hosted in recent memory. The protocol handling, security coordination, and technical execution were flawless. We returned because we trust them.
AO
Ambassador Amara Ouédraogo
Director of Conferences, African Union Commission
AU Extraordinary Summit · 2024
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We chose Nairobi over Cape Town and Lagos for our Pan-African medical congress because KICC gave us the scale we needed and a city that actually excited our international delegates. Attendance was 40% higher than our previous edition.
PN
Dr. Patricia Nkemdirim
Secretary General, Pan-African Medical Association
Annual Medical Congress 2024 · 2,200 delegates
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The Africa Tech Expo has grown every year we have hosted it at KICC. The exhibition halls, the AV infrastructure, and the team's flexibility make it the only venue in East Africa that can accommodate our scale. And the rooftop dinner for our sponsors never fails to impress.
JK
James Kamau
CEO, AfricaTech Events Group
Africa Tech & Innovation Expo 2024 · 350 exhibitors

Ready to bring your
event to East Africa?

Complete this form and a member of our specialist sales team will respond within one business day with a tailored proposal. We will recommend the right spaces, support your planning, and make Nairobi work for your event.

EK
Elijah Korir
Sales Manager — International Conferences & Corporate Events
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Nabilla Almas
Marketing Manager — Destination Partnerships & Brand Events
📞 General Enquiries
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