| Kenyatta International Conference Centre | |
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| KICC nairobi kenya.jpg 'Kenyatta International Conference Centre' |
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| Preceded by | Hilton Nairobi |
| General information | |
| Type | Commercial |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Completed | 1974 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 30 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Karl Henrik Nøstvik [1] [2] [3] |
Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) is a 30-storey building located in Nairobi, Kenya.
It is located in the central business district of Nairobi. It is a venue for conferences, meetings, exhibitions and special events within a walking distance of several five star hotels. It has hosted many international conferences and seminars.
There are several well-equipped conferences and meeting rooms with the largest having a capacity over 4,000 delegates. It has Simultaneous Interpretation Equipment with capability up to seven languages, a modern business centre, a banking facility, tour and travel services, expansive grounds, ample and secure parking.It is often depicted as an icon for Nairobi.
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The Kenyatta International Conference Centre was built between 1966-1973. It was funded by the government. In 1989 its ownership was transferred to KANU, then the only legal political party in Kenya. The KICC was returned to the state in 2003, when KANU was voted out of the government [4].
At the amphitheatre “heritage and modernity meet”. It is designed for medium sized convening, 800 sittings on three balconies surrounding the auditorium, brings to life and control any serious business meeting. It is equipped with SIE Booths, full logic recording facilities, state of the art public address system and sound proofing.
The largest conference chamber of its kind in East Africa, the plenary is fortified with sound proof grey stone, deep natural wood and lofty ceilings. It caters for large international meetings, exhibitions and grand balls, and has a capacity of 5000 people. It is equipped with Advanced Sound Amplification & recording systems, Wireless Simultaneous interpretation Equipment (up to 7 languages) booths, and observer galleries. Its high ceilings were made for elaborate décor, hosting banners and other promotional materials.
This is a paved 705 square meter courtyard surrounding the Jomo Kenyatta statue. It was designed as a respite for those attending conferences. The courtyard includes gardens, pools and geyser fountains. Numerous flag poles and balconies in the courtyard are fashioned to host promotional identities.
The COMESA grounds consist of expansive grounds overlooking the Kenyan parliament. In 1999, the largest ever exhibition to be held in Kenya, bringing together exhibiters from all COMESA countries, was held at the KICC. Among the attendees were nine heads of state, having come for the Heads of State Summit. The Ground can be used to hold large exhibitions or park up to 1000 cars.