Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)
Nairobi
Up to 5,000 guests
- 5 spaces
- Verified
Embakasi Indoor Arena
Outer Ring Road, Nairobi, Kenya
An indoor arena for concerts, sport and expos
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About
A fictional indoor arena on the east side of the city with retractable seating, a sprung floor and rigging points for touring concerts and indoor sport.
Venue details
- Chain
- Independent
- Built
- 1981
- Renovated
- Not recorded
- Total meeting space
- 4,750 m²
- Guest rooms
- None on site
- Venue type
- Stadiums and arenas
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 from 58 reviews
Amenities
Facilities
Built-in stage
Exhibition floor
Security and access control
In-house catering
Business services
PA and sound system
LED screens
Backup power
Transportation
On-site parking
Taxi rank and ride-hailing pick-up
Meeting rooms
- 4,750 m²Total meeting space
- 2Meeting rooms
- 8,000Standing capacity
- 6,000Seating capacitylargest seated set-up
- 4,500 m²Largest roomArena Floor and Seating
- 250 m²Second largest roomHospitality Suite
- NoOutdoor space
Floor plans and catering menus are sent by the venue after an enquiry.
Explore meeting rooms
2 rooms
Arena Floor and SeatingA 4,500 m² room (53 x 85 m) with a 22 m ceiling, taking up to 6,000 guests theatre-style. Step-free access.
| 4,50053 x 85 m | 22 | 8,000 | 6,000 | 1,500 | - | - | 8,000 | - | 1,050 | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hospitality SuiteA 250 m² room (13.5 x 18.5 m) with a 3.5 m ceiling, taking up to 150 guests theatre-style. Daylight through windows that can be blacked out.
| 25013.5 x 18.5 m | 3.5 | 200 | 150 | 120 | - | - | 200 | - | 85 | - |
Guests per set-up as the venue gives them; a dash means the set-up is not offered in that room.
Guest rooms
This venue has no guest rooms of its own; hotels nearby can be added to a request for proposal.
Tax rate: 16% VAT and 2% catering levy
Location
Getting here
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is about 5 km away, roughly 10 minutes by road. Taxis and app-based rides wait at the arrivals hall. In town, matatus and boda bodas run along the main roads nearby.
- Distance from airport
- 5 km to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
- Parking
- On-site parking for about 1,500 cars.
Outer Ring Road
Nairobi, Kenya
Recommended venues
| Venue | Venue type | Location | Rating | Guest rooms | Meeting rooms | Largest room | Meeting space | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embakasi Indoor ArenaCurrent venue | Stadiums and arenas | Nairobi, Kenya | 4.2 / 5 | - | 2 | 4,500 m² | 4,750 m² | |
| Coastline Sports Arena | Stadiums and arenas | Mombasa, Kenya | 4.0 / 5 | - | 2 | 12,000 m² | 13,500 m² | |
| The Acacia Grand Nairobi | Hotels | Nairobi, Kenya | 4.8 / 5 | 260 | 5 | 700 m² | 1,515 m² | |
| JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi | Hotels | Nairobi, Kenya | Not rated | 315 | 10 | 672.75 m² | 1,215 m² |
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Frequently asked questions
Sustainable practices
Does the venue use renewable energy?
No response from the venue.
Does the venue have a plan to cut single-use plastics?
Yes. Water is served in glass bottles and dispensers, and event packs avoid plastic wrapping.
Accessibility and inclusion
Are accessible toilets available near the meeting rooms?
Yes, on the same level as the main event spaces.
Can the venue cater for dietary and religious requirements?
No response from the venue.
Health and safety
How is access to the venue controlled?
Guards and bag checks at the gates, with accreditation for large events.
Is there first aid on site during events?
No response from the venue.
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