Why Nairobi's office vacancy problem is shrinking

Suleiman Shahbal, chairman of Gulf Group of Companies (second left), with Soren Investment Managing Director Aleem Khan, DAL Group Chairman Osama Daoud and Gulf Group Director Ahmed Bajaber during the groundbreaking of a Grade A office development in Lavington. [Courtesy]

Nairobi's office glut is shrinking after years of oversupply, driven by a steady shift by companies from ageing buildings into modern Grade A offices offering better amenities, lower operating costs and stronger environmental standards.