Venues & Spaces

18 spaces built for
events that matter

From intimate boardrooms for 10 to plenary halls that seat 2,000. Every space at KICC is a product — specified, photographed, and ready for your evaluation.

421,879 sq.ft.
Total Event Space
6,000
Max Delegates
18
Distinct Spaces
2,000+
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Grand Assembly — Large-Scale Events
TSAVO PLENARY STAGE
Grand Assembly
Available 2025
Tsavo Plenary Hall
Ground Floor · East Wing · KICC Main Building

East Africa's most prestigious conference hall. The Tsavo Plenary Hall has hosted AU summits, UN assemblies, and landmark international conferences for five decades. Broadcast-ready infrastructure, six-language simultaneous interpretation, and seating for 2,000 delegates in theatre configuration make this the continent's premier convention space.

2,000 Theatre
1,200 Banquet
28,697 Sq. Ft.
2,668 Sq. Metres
9m Ceiling Height
International Conferences Government Summits Gala Dinners Award Ceremonies Broadcast Events Simultaneous Interpretation
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Capacity Table
Technical Specs
Floor Plan
Virtual Tour
Case Studies
Configuration Capacity Setup Time Best For
🎭Theatre 2,000 4 hours Plenary sessions, keynotes, summits
🍽️Banquet (round tables) 1,200 6 hours Gala dinners, award ceremonies
📚Classroom 900 5 hours Training conferences, workshops
🔲Cabaret 720 5 hours Interactive sessions, networking conferences
🥂Reception / Standing 3,500 2 hours Networking receptions, cocktail functions
🏪Exhibition (shell scheme) 180 stands 2 days Trade shows, product exhibitions
📐Hollow Square / U-shape 300 4 hours Ministerial meetings, working sessions
Hall Dimensions: 83m × 32m · Ceiling height 9m · Column-free span · Divisible into 3 sections
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Audio-Visual System
Dual 8K laser projection, 12-metre main screen, distributed LED display system, Dolby Digital 7.1 surround audio, 64-channel mixing desk
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Simultaneous Interpretation
6 dedicated interpretation booths · English, French, Arabic, Swahili, Portuguese, Spanish · 2,000 delegate headsets included · UN-standard infrastructure
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Broadcast Capability
ENG broadcast points (8 positions) · Satellite uplink capability · Dedicated broadcast gallery · OB van parking adjacent · Live streaming infrastructure
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Connectivity
10 Gbps dedicated fibre · 1,000 simultaneous WiFi users · 4G/5G signal boosters · 400 data points · Redundant internet via 2 ISPs
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Lighting
Fully programmable LED stage wash · 200-point automated rigging grid · Dynamic colour temperature 2700K–6500K · Blackout capability
Power & Backup
3-phase power throughout · 2.5 MVA dedicated capacity · Dual UPS backup systems · Generator with 72-hour fuel reserve · Zero downtime SLA
Accessibility
Full wheelchair access · Induction loop hearing system throughout · 40 designated accessible delegate positions · Accessible stage access ramp
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Climate Control
Independent HVAC zoning per section · 22°C maintained year-round · Air exchange rate 6 per hour · HEPA filtration · CO₂ monitoring
STAGE / PLENARY PLATFORM CENTRE AISLE MAIN ENTRANCE FOYER INTERP. 1-3 INTERP. 4-6 PROJECTION 83 metres 32 metres N ↑

Tsavo Plenary Hall · Ground Floor · Not to scale · Schematic layout only

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360° Virtual Tour — Tsavo Plenary Hall
Experience the full scale of East Africa's premier conference hall from your browser. Pan, zoom, and explore every seat, stage, and detail.
Stage View
Rear Stalls
Interpretation Booth
Foyer Entry
African Union Extraordinary Summit
📅 March 2024·👥 2,400 delegates·🌍 55 member state delegations
KICC successfully hosted the AU Extraordinary Summit in full theatre configuration with simultaneous interpretation across all six African Union working languages. Presidential security protocols were implemented across the entire building. Zero technical incidents over the three-day session.
"The execution was flawless. KICC's experience with protocol-level events is unmatched on this continent." — Ambassador Amara Ouédraogo, AU Commission
Pan-African Medical Congress 2024
📅 September 2024·👥 2,200 delegates·🌍 47 countries
Five-day medical congress combining plenary sessions in Tsavo Hall with 14 concurrent breakout sessions across KICC's conference suites. Full hybrid broadcast to 8,000 remote participants. Delegate attendance was 40% higher than the previous edition held in Johannesburg.
"Choosing Nairobi and KICC was the best event decision we have made in a decade." — Dr. Patricia Nkemdirim, Pan-African Medical Association
East Africa Investment Summit 2023
📅 November 2023·👥 1,800 delegates·💰 $4.2B in deals announced
Three-day government-backed investment summit with banquet configuration gala dinner for 1,200. The Tsavo Hall's convertibility — from plenary to banquet in under four hours — was critical to the event's programme. Full broadcast coverage across 18 African countries.
Exhibition Floors & Large Conference Halls
ENTRANCE
Exhibition Floor
Available 2025
Nairobi Exhibition Hall
Ground Floor · West Wing · Loading Dock Access

East Africa's most capable exhibition floor with direct loading dock access, 8-metre ceiling clearance, and configurable shell scheme infrastructure. Hosts the region's largest trade shows, consumer fairs, and product exhibitions with dedicated exhibitor services, badge scanning, and on-site logistics management.

1,179Sq. Metres
300+Shell Stands
8mCeiling Height
1,000+Visitors/Day
Trade ShowsConsumer FairsProduct LaunchesArt Exhibitions
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Capacity & Layout
Technical Specs
Floor Plan
ConfigurationCapacityNotes
🏪 Shell Scheme Stands (3×3m)130 standsStandard trade show configuration
📦 Open Space Exhibition300 standsWith custom builds, mixed formats
🥂 Reception / Networking1,200Clear floor, no furniture
🍽️ Banquet (with exhibition)600Mixed banquet & display format
🎭 Theatre (full floor)1,000Temporary seating installation
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Loading Access
4 full-height loading bays · 40-tonne floor loading · Freight elevator access · 24-hour build-up/breakdown capability
Power Distribution
3-phase power sockets throughout floor · 16A and 32A outlets available · Custom power distribution on request
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Connectivity
WiFi 6 throughout · Exhibitor hardline data points every 9m · Dedicated exhibitor bandwidth packages available
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Lighting
LED high-bay lighting · 500 lux average · Adjustable zones · Blackout capability for AV presentations
LOADING BAYS VISITOR ENTRANCE 1,179 sq.m. · 8m ceiling · 4 loading bays

Nairobi Exhibition Hall · Ground Floor West Wing · Illustrative layout

RIFT VALLEY CONFERENCE STAGE
Conference Hall
Available 2025
Rift Valley Conference Hall
First Floor · Central Wing · Natural Light Available

A versatile mid-scale conference hall with natural light, divisible into two independent rooms. Ideal for concurrent sessions, breakout programming, and standalone day conferences. Features built-in AV, flexible staging, and direct access to a 400-person pre-function foyer.

800Theatre
500Banquet
960Sq. Metres
DivisibleInto 2 rooms
Concurrent SessionsDay ConferencesTraining EventsAGMs
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Capacity Table
Technical Specs
ConfigurationFull HallSection ASection B
🎭 Theatre800420380
📚 Classroom480250230
🍽️ Banquet500260240
🔲 Cabaret380200180
🥂 Reception1,200600600
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AV System
Dual laser projectors · 6m main screens · Full LED display wall · 48-channel audio · Handheld and lapel mics included
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Acoustic Divider
Motorised acoustic partition wall · STC 52 sound rating · Independent AV in each section · Separate entrances when divided
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Natural Light
North-facing clerestory windows · Electronically controlled blackout blinds · Controllable to full blackout for AV
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Interpretation
4 interpretation booths (2 per section when divided) · English, French, Swahili, Arabic · 800 receiver headsets
Conference Suites — 100 to 500 Delegates
AMBOSELI STAGE
Conference Suite
Amboseli Suite
2nd Floor · South Wing

Full-featured conference suite for 500 delegates. Divisible into two independent rooms with separate AV and entrances. Natural light via large north-facing windows.

500Theatre
300Banquet
750Sq. Metres
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LAKE VICTORIA STAGE
Conference Suite
Lake Victoria Suite
3rd Floor · North Wing · City Views

Elevated conference suite with panoramic Nairobi views. Ideal for mid-scale conferences, corporate away days, and association workshops with exceptional natural light.

350Theatre
200Banquet
520Sq. Metres
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MAASAI MARA STAGE
Conference Suite
Maasai Mara Suite
4th Floor · West Wing

Compact, high-spec conference suite for mid-scale workshops and corporate conferences. Includes integrated 4K display wall, AV package, and dedicated catering pre-function area.

200Theatre
120Banquet
320Sq. Metres
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Executive Meeting Rooms — 10 to 50 Delegates
Boardroom
Kilimanjaro Boardroom
10th Floor · Executive Level
30Boardroom
29Sq. Metres

Premium executive boardroom on the 10th floor with panoramic city views. Integrated 4K display, high-speed connectivity, and dedicated executive butler service.

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Boardroom
Kenya Boardroom
8th Floor · West Wing
20Boardroom
42U-shape

Mid-size executive boardroom with city views. Full AV integration, video conferencing, and natural light. Ideal for senior leadership meetings and ministerial sessions.

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Boardroom
Lamu Boardroom
5th Floor · East Wing
16Boardroom
29Sq. Metres

Intimate executive meeting room ideal for confidential sessions, bilateral meetings, diplomatic consultations, and small working groups. Full AV and VC included.

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Pre-Function & Reception Spaces
GRAND CONCOURSE
Pre-Function Space
Grand Concourse
Ground Floor · Central · Connects all major halls

KICC's architectural centrepiece. The Grand Concourse connects all major event spaces and serves as the primary networking, registration, exhibition, and reception area. Its column-lined corridor design creates a natural flow of movement while providing flexible space for trade displays, sponsored activations, and catering stations.

600Reception
1,179Sq. Metres
200+Exhibition Displays
Registration AreasNetworking ReceptionsSponsored ActivationsCatering StationsTrade Displays
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Our venues team will build a custom configuration from KICC's 421,879 sq.ft. of event space. Every event is different — let's design yours together.

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