Quick reference: Nairobi Class A rent is 1300 KES/sqft ($10 USD), typical term 5 years, 6 months free.

  • Class A rent: 1300 KES/sqft/yr ($10 USD).
  • Typical term: 5 years.
  • Typical rent-free: 6 months.
  • Vacancy: 21.4%.

Nairobi Class A office: frequently asked questions

Quick reference: Nairobi Class A rent is 1300 KES/sqft ($10 USD), typical term 5 years, 6 months free.

TL;DR

  • Class A rent: 1300 KES/sqft/yr ($10 USD).
  • Typical term: 5 years.
  • Typical rent-free: 6 months.
  • Vacancy: 21.4%.

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Key facts

cityNairobi
countryKenya
regionEMEA
classARentLocal1300 KES/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$10/sqft/yr
vacancy21.4%
typicalLeaseYears5
typicalRentFreeMonths6
submarkets5
primeYieldPct9.8%

Frequently asked questions

What is the M-Pesa context?
Safaricom's M-Pesa is the world's leading mobile money platform with deep penetration in East Africa. The mobile money / fintech ecosystem structurally anchors a deep Class A demand cluster around Westlands.
What is the UN HQ context?
Nairobi hosts the UN Office at Nairobi (UNON) — one of four major UN HQ duty stations globally. UN agencies and NGOs anchor deep Class A demand around Gigiri.
What is the Nairobi Expressway impact?
The Nairobi Expressway (opened 2022) materially improved JKIA-CBD-Westlands commute times. Tenant decisions on JKIA-adjacent and Westlands locations have re-rated.

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Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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