Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Convention center in Nairobi, Kenya
The Kenyatta International Convention Centre stands 105 meters tall with 32 floors in the central business district of Nairobi along Harambee Avenue.
The construction of this monumental structure began in 1967 under the commission of President Jomo Kenyatta and reached completion in 1973 through three distinct phases.
The building exterior features a light terracotta facade that incorporates traditional African architectural elements, reflecting the design of regional residential structures.
The convention center includes multiple conference halls, with the Plenary Hall accommodating 5,000 attendees and offering interpretation services in several languages.
The structure maintained its position as the tallest building in Nairobi for 26 years and contains a former revolving restaurant that completed a full rotation in 76 minutes.
Location: Nairobi
Inception: 1973
Architects: Karl Henrik Nøstvik
Official opening: 1974
Floors above the ground: 32
Elevators: 5
Height: 105 m
Website: http://kicc.co.ke
GPS coordinates: -1.28861,36.82306
Latest update: May 20, 2025 03:20
Uganda Railway
5.4 km
Nairobi National Park
10.2 km
State House
2.6 km
Britam Tower
1.7 km
Times Tower
207 m
National Museums of Kenya
1.9 km
Nyayo House
587 m
Uhuru Park
632 m
UAP Tower
1.7 km
Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel
1.4 km
Jamia Mosque
640 m
Nairobi Railway Museum
499 m
McMillan Memorial Library, Nairobi
596 m
I&M Bank Tower
550 m
Rahimtulla Tower
1.2 km
Tom Mboya Monument
503 m
Khoja Mosque
809 m
Nairobi National Museum
1.9 km
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Nairobi
2.4 km
Nairobi Snake Park
1.8 km
Nairobi Botanic Garden
1.9 km
NSSF Building
1.3 km
Cooperative Bank House
407 m
Anniversary Towers
1.1 km
Lonrho House
434 m
View Park Towers
407 m
Nairobi area library
1.4 km
Kenya National Library Service, Nairobi Area
1.4 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes