Nyayo House

Nyayo House is a government tower block in Nairobi's Central Business District, located at the intersection of Uhuru Highway and Kenyatta Avenue. The building houses multiple state departments that serve residents and visitors seeking official documentation and administrative services.

Construction of this building began in the late 1970s under President Daniel arap Moi and was completed in the early 1980s. It replaced an earlier administrative structure and became a central hub for government operations in Nairobi.

The basement facilities gained recognition as detention centers during Kenya's political transformation period, marking a significant chapter in the nation's governance evolution.

Access is available through main entrances on Uhuru Highway and Kenyatta Avenue, where visitors should expect standard security checks. Offices operate during regular business hours, and visitors should bring required documents and plan accordingly for processing times.

The basement of this building once served as a detention center and is now accessible to visitors to understand this significant phase of Kenya's political history. The spaces provide insight into the period of the country's government transitions.

Location: Nairobi

Floors above the ground: 27

GPS coordinates: -1.28694,36.81806

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41