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President William Ruto has revealed that the construction of the Bomas International Convention Complex will kick off in two weeks.
Speaking during a Cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday, Ruto highlighted that this project is a key step in the government’s mission to elevate Bomas of Kenya into a top-tier global conferencing hub.
“The initiative will reshape Bomas, making it a premier location for international gatherings,” stated an official Cabinet briefing.
This is not the first time the government has approved the creation of a world-class convention center. Nearly two years ago, a similar decision was reached. On August 8, 2023, during a Cabinet session at Sagana State Lodge, leaders endorsed the establishment of the Bomas International Convention Centre (BICC), positioning Kenya as a leading destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism.
Designed to complement the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), the BICC will feature a state-of-the-art conference facility, a Presidential Pavilion, and multiple high-end hotels.
Following the March 11, 2025, Cabinet meeting, President Ruto also provided updates on critical infrastructure projects, including the Talanta Hela Stadium at Jamhuri Park, Nairobi, which is currently 40% complete.
“Once finalized, the 60,000-seat stadium will be Kenya’s largest, with the government aiming for completion by the end of the year,” the Cabinet statement noted.
“The last time Kenya constructed a stadium of this magnitude was 45 years ago at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, making Talanta Hela a landmark development for the nation’s sports sector.”
Additionally, the Cabinet directed that the framework for the construction of the 170km Rironi-Mau Summit four-lane highway be finalized, with groundbreaking set for June 1, 2025.
This upgrade from a single carriageway to a dual carriageway is expected to ease congestion on one of Kenya’s busiest transport corridors.
“The expansion will significantly improve traffic movement from Nairobi through Nakuru to Western Kenya, a route known for heavy congestion, particularly during holidays and weekends,” the briefing added.
The project is set for completion by June 2027 as part of the country’s wider infrastructure transformation to boost connectivity and drive economic growth.
The Cabinet also approved new strategies to strengthen Kenya’s tourism industry, emphasizing sustainable tourism, aggressive marketing, and investment in MICE facilities.
“With an anticipated three million tourists visiting Kenya in 2025, the government is focusing on sustainable tourism, enhanced global marketing efforts, and improved MICE infrastructure, as well as investments in cruise tourism and positive destination branding,” the statement noted.
Key initiatives include promoting eco-friendly tourism, empowering community-driven tourism ventures, and targeting primary tourist markets such as the United States and China. Notably, cruise tourism has surged by 163.5%, prompting greater investment in port infrastructure.
