Nairobi as a business hub, has historically attracted numerous investments from both local and international investors and business firms. The Big 4 global consulting firms in this case have also not been left behind with the majority being concentrated in Westlands (Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC), and one in Upperhill (EY). Westlands and Upperhill are popular affluent mixed use development zones in Nairobi, with majority of grade A office developments concentrated in them. Notably, the developments occupied by the big 4 in these areas are all grade A buildings. Some of the key factors that  contribute to preference in these areas include:

• Close proximity to the City centre, 
• Concentration of government offices and international organizations which enhance faster access to services.
• Direct access to and from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport via the Expressway.
• Ample and quality amenities and infrastructure in the areas. 
• Well secured.
• High concentration of quality developments (commercial office, retail, hospitality, and residential).
• High concentration of middle and high net worth individuals (natives and expatriates) willing to pay for the premium services.

Below we highlight the four commercial office developments occupied by the aforementioned Big 4 companies:

• Deloitte Place occupied by Deloitte Kenya

Deloitte Place is a grade A building located in Westlands, along the Waiyaki Way. It was developed by Deloitte in September 2008, and completed in February 2010, with Triad as the Architects and Acorn Holdings as the Project Managers:
Gross Leasable Area: Over 3,000 SQM

No. Of Floors: 5

Parking Slots: 146

Security: CCTV and access control monitoring the building 24 hours

Green Certification: No

 

• ABC Place occupied by KPMG Kenya

ABC Place is a mixed use development located along Waiyaki Way, in Westlands District. Construction was completed in 2010 with Abba & Wandu Engineers as the civil and structural engineers. Commercial office spaces within this development are grade A type: 

Gross Leasable Area: 12,141 SQM

No. Of Office Floors: 10

Parking Slots: 2 level parking in addition to existing parking (over 700 spots)

No. Of Lifts: 4 High Speed Lifts

Security: CCTV and access control monitoring the building 24 hours

Green Certification: No

 

• Delta Corner Towers Occupied By PwC Kenya

Delta Corner Towers is a twin tower grade A building developed by Delta Corp East Africa Limited and completed in early 2012. It is located in Nairobi’s  Westlands District, along the Waiyaki Way:

Gross Leasable Area: Approx. 20,000 SQM

No. Of Floors: 19

Parking Slots: 2 basement parking levels totalling approx. 23,226 sqm (each).

No. Of Lifts: 4 High Speed Lifts each.

Security: CCTV and access control monitoring the building 24 hours

Green Certification: No

 

• Kenya RE Towers By EY Kenya

Kenya RE Towers is a grade A commercial office building located in Upperhill, adjacent to the European Union and Mwalimu Towers, and opposite the Japanese Embassy. It is owned by Kenya Reinsurance Company. As a twin tower building, one tower rises to 10 office floors and another one with six (6) floors:

No. Of Office Floors: 10

Parking Slots: 3 upper parking floors and one 1 basement parking floor

No. Of Lifts: 4

Security: CCTV and access control monitoring the building 24 hours

Green Certification: No

 

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