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| Magnificent KICC in Nairobi |
7 Amazing Things You Need to Know
About Kenya’s KICC
The
Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) was commissioned in 1975 and
named after the founding father Mzee Jommo Kenyatta. It is a 28 story building
located at the heart of Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi.
It
was commissioned by Mzee Jommo Kenyatta in in 1967. The design was done by
Kenyan architect David Mutiso, and Norwegian architect Karl Nostvick while
construction was done in three phases by Boneh and Factah contractors.
KICC
was made a state corporation under the Tourism Act 2011.Under this law, its
mandate is to promote the country as the best destination for business travel
and conference tourism. According to the KICC Chief Executive, the facility has
had a massive impact on the economy of Nairobi and Kenya.
KICC
is the 6th tallest building in Kenya, towering to a height of over
105 metres, just behind the Teleposta Towers, UAP Towers, Old Mutual Tower,
Times Tower and the Britam Tower. Until the construction of Teleposta Towers,
it was the tallest building in Kenya for a record 26 years.
Welcoming
you to the magnificent building is the Jommo Kenyatta Statue, standing in a 75
square metre courtyard. The courtyard was constructed as a resting place for
the delegates attending conferences. It is comprised of geyser fountains,
gardens and pools.
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| Photo of KICC at night |
KICC
has a revolving restaurant which offers a panoramic view of the city. The 146-
seater restaurant has a revolving mortar programmed to make approximately one
revolution in 76 minutes.
The
building’s light terra façade reflects traditional African architecture as does
the use of simple solid shaped –cuboids that make up the plenary hall. The
building consists of a cylinder composed of several cuboids and the
amphitheater and helipad both resemble cones.
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| A Premier Conference facility |
The
premier convention facility has several well equipped conference and meeting
rooms with the largest having a capacity of 4,000 guests. It is well equipped
with Simultaneous Interpretation Equipment with a capability of up to seven
languages.
According
to the Chief Executive officer Nana Gecaga, increasing the convention’s
capacity as well as upgrading the facilities will enhance delegate’s
experience, making it a destination of choice on the continent.
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