The Bomas of Kenya International Conference Centre is now scheduled for completion in September due to construction delays, as reported to Members of Parliament.
On April 30, the Senate Committee on Roads, Transportation and Infrastructure conducted an on-site inspection to assess the project’s progress.
During the visit, committee members received an update on the construction status and the revised completion schedule following the postponement of the French Africa Summit, which was initially planned for May 11-12 at the complex.
Originally, the facility was slated for completion in April, with plans to start hosting events a month later.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo provided a project update on April 20, mentioning the ongoing construction work at the site.
The assessment revealed that while the main structure was substantially complete, various aspects of construction remained unfinished across the site.
Parliamentary inspections determined that the BICC renovations, encompassing essential auditorium improvements and luxury sections, would not meet the May deadline.
The complex was intended to be ready for the Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth Summit, but the event will likely be relocated to either the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) or a premium hotel in Nairobi.
Nevertheless, the National Assembly Committee on Tourism and Wildlife verified that construction would proceed following their inspection on April 22.
The Ksh30 billion infrastructure project commenced in March 2025, with the objective of enhancing Kenya’s capability to accommodate major international conferences and events.
Spanning over 323,500 square meters, the complex is situated near the junction of Lang’ata Road and Magadi Road in Nairobi.
Upon completion, the facility will include a presidential pavilion able to accommodate up to 30 heads of state and can host as many as 11,000 delegates across 35 conference rooms.
Additionally, the complex will boast a 5,000-seat primary auditorium and a 3,500-seat secondary hall, alongside a hospitality area, commercial retail spaces, and supplementary facilities.