Construction work at the Bomas International Convention Complex is advancing rapidly as Kenya prepares to host the Africa-France Summit next month, with the Ksh 30 billion facility positioned to become one of the region’s largest conference venues capable of accommodating more than 10,000 delegates.

The update follows ongoing site works that have reached advanced stages, with structural elements in place while finishing works, roofing, and supporting infrastructure continue ahead of the expected commissioning phase. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano inspected progress at the site, expressing satisfaction with the pace of execution and reaffirming the facility’s role in strengthening Kenya’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) strategy. She said the project aligns with the government’s broader objective of positioning Kenya as a leading destination for international summits and business tourism in the region. “I had the opportunity to check on the progress of the ongoing construction at the Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC). I am incredibly impressed and satisfied with the steady progress and speed of execution being made ahead of the Africa-France Summit next month,” she said. Miano noted that the development supports efforts to expand Kenya’s capacity to host high-level international gatherings, adding that the facility will reinforce the country’s competitiveness in conference tourism. She highlighted that the complex is expected to combine modern conferencing infrastructure with cultural heritage elements anchored at the historic Bomas of Kenya site. “Our strategic focus on the MICE sector remains an anchor of our tourism growth strategy. Through such infrastructural developments which boost our capacity to host over 10,000 delegates with world-class facilities, we are ensuring that Kenya remains the top choice for international summits and business travel in the region,” she said. The convention complex is designed to include a presidential pavilion capable of hosting up to 30 heads of state, alongside multiple auditoriums, meeting rooms, hospitality spaces, and retail facilities integrated into a larger conference ecosystem. Interior and exterior works are ongoing, with supporting infrastructure such as access roads and traffic circulation systems also under development around the site. The project has engaged a workforce of more than 3,000 personnel operating in shifts, with emphasis placed on job creation for youth and women across different construction roles. Security and operational systems are also being integrated into the facility to support large-scale international events once completed. Once operational, the Bomas International Convention Complex is expected to serve as a major hub for global conferences, exhibitions, and diplomatic meetings, reinforcing Kenya’s position in the regional and international business events market.