The boom in office construction has generated an oversupply of around 3.2 million square feet, leaving some tower blocks almost empty and driving developers to seek out new marketing strategies in a now fiercely competitive market.
Office space supply in Nairobi has grown by more than 50 per cent over the past five years, according to real estate investment management firm Cytonn, which forecasts a further 21 per cent growth in 2018.