Nyayo House, Government tower block in Central Business District, Kenya.
Nyayo House rises 84 meters from the intersection of Uhuru Highway and Kenyatta Avenue, containing 27 floors of government offices and administrative spaces.
The construction of this building began in 1979 under President Daniel arap Moi's administration and reached completion in 1983, replacing its initial name Nairobi House.
The basement facilities gained recognition as detention centers during Kenya's political transformation period, marking a significant chapter in the nation's governance evolution.
The State Department for Immigration, Border Control, and Regulation of Persons operates from this location, processing essential documentation for both residents and visitors.
Following investigations by the Truth and Justice Commission, the former basement detention areas now remain open for public viewing as historical preservation sites.
Location: Nairobi
Floors above the ground: 27
GPS coordinates: -1.28694,36.81806
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:31
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