The Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi was designed by Karl Henrik Nøstvik, with David Mutiso named in the text, and Jomo Kenyatta commissioned it in 1967. Solel Boneh & Factah built it in three phases. The infobox gives completion in 1974, while the text says it was completed in 1973 with the opening in September 1973.
The article describes simple solid forms, with a cuboid plenary and a cylindrical tower made of cuboids, and a light terracotta facade reflecting traditional African architecture. The roof is 344 feet (105 m) high with 32 floors, though the infobox top floor is 28. The plenary holds 5,000 in the infobox and over 6,000 in the text.
A revolving restaurant seats 148 and was popular until the 1980s. It was the tallest building in Nairobi after completion. It is a conference venue and also houses government offices. The article gives no hours.
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