The making of Nairobi as a hub for global professionals

Under heavy security personnel escort journalist take pictures at the entrance of UN Complex at Gigiri in Nairobi county where the 2015 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) will take place. Photo taken on 24th, 2015. [File, Standard]

As global corporations expand their presence in order to strengthen local operations, property developers and investors in Nairobi’s real estate are seizing the opportunity to cater to an increasingly diverse and affluent expatriate community.

The trend follows Nairobi’s position as a hub for international businesses, including the presence of the United Nations Office, the only such UN office operating within the Global South. All these attract expatriates from around the world.

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