The Senate Committee on Roads, Transportation and Infrastructure, chaired by Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute, has conducted an inspection visit to assess the progress of the ongoing construction of an ultra-modern convention centre at Bomas of Kenya.

The new international convention facility, to be known as the Bomas of Kenya International Conference Centre, is expected to be completed by September this year. Once complete, it will be the first of its kind in the East African region.

Laikipia Senator John Kinyua noted that the project forms part of a broader strategy to boost Kenya’s conference tourism, attract global investors, and create employment opportunities for thousands of Kenyans.

“The project is part of a broader strategy to boost Kenya’s conference tourism and attract global investors, while creating employment opportunities for thousands of Kenyans,” he said.

The landmark facility will feature a high-level presidential pavilion capable of hosting up to 30 Heads of State. In addition, it will include a convention hall with a capacity of 5,000 participants, a ballroom accommodating 1,500 guests, and an auditorium with a seating capacity of 3,500.

Acting Chief Executive Officer Jimmy Okidiangi said the combined capacity of the facility will reach 11,000 people at a time, making it the largest of its kind in Africa.

“Accumulatively, the facility can accommodate 11,000 persons at a go and shall be the biggest facility in Africa,” he stated.

The project, which spans more than 323,500 square metres, is strategically located near the intersection of Lang’ata Road and Magadi Road in Nairobi.

Kajiado Senator Peris Tobiko emphasized the project’s broader impact, saying it will elevate Nairobi’s global standing.

“This development is repositioning Nairobi not just as a capital city, but as a regional socio-economic hub and gateway for global commerce, diplomacy, and high-level engagements,” she said.