Investor frenzy for luxury hotels in Nairobi’s upmarket Gigiri

Recent developments in Gigiri are driven by its position as Nairobi’s diplomatic and international organisations hub.

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Investors are scrambling to build luxury hotels and serviced residences in Nairobi’s upmarket Gigiri neighbourhood, targeting growing demand from diplomats, business travellers and international organisations based in the area.

In the last two months, for example, three investors have announced plans to pour more than Sh5.5 billion into hospitality developments in Gigiri, which are expected to add a combined 587 accommodation units to the neighbourhood.

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