The government has said that construction works on the Bomas International Convention Complex is ongoing, with crews racing to finish the Ksh30 billion facility ahead of its expected opening next month.
Construction started in March 2025 as part of a plan to expand and modernize Kenya’s ability to host major international conferences and events.
President William Ruto announced in December 2025 that the building would be completed by April 2026 and ready to host events one month later.
Parts of the structure remain unfinished. The roof is still being built, while interior and exterior finishing works continue.
On site, workers are handling different phases of construction, with cranes, cement trucks and building materials visible across several sections.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo gave an update on April 20, noting that support works are moving alongside the main building.
“Supporting infrastructure is advancing in tandem, including the Bomas Ring Road, with foundation works underway to enhance access from Lang’ata Road and streamline traffic circulation,” he explained.
Omollo said the scale of the job requires round-the-clock shifts.
“The project is being executed by a workforce of over 3,000 personnel operating in continuous shifts, with a deliberate focus on inclusive job creation, engaging youth and women across skilled, semi-skilled and support roles,” he added.
Once complete, the complex will include a presidential pavilion with capacity for up to 30 heads of state. It is designed to accommodate as many as 11,000 delegates across 35 meeting rooms.
Other features include a 5,000-seat main auditorium, a 3,500-seat secondary hall, and a hospitality zone with hotels and retail spaces. Plans also list additional facilities such as an animal orphanage.
According to the PS, the department is working on the facility’s readiness by incorporating secure event management systems.
The May timeline would put the Bomas complex in line to host large regional and global meetings later this year, though planners have not named the first event.
