CS Miano inspects BICC site as Kenya eyes top spot in Africa’s MICE market
The Mt Kenya Times 
Rebecca Miano (C)
A hands-on tour of the Bomas International Convention Complex signals fresh government resolve to make Kenya the continent’s go-to destination for global conferences and exhibitions
By John Kariuki
Cabinet Secretary for Tourism Rebecca Miano has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming Kenya into Africa’s leading destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE), following an inspection tour of the ongoing Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC) construction site.
During the visit to Bomas of Kenya, Miano assessed construction progress and reviewed key milestones of the flagship project, which is expected to redefine Kenya’s conference and business tourism landscape.
At the heart of the BICC is a state-of-the-art convention facility with a seating capacity of more than 10,000 delegates — a scale that positions Kenya to host major international summits, diplomatic forums, global conventions and large-scale trade exhibitions to world-class standards.
Miano noted that the complex has been carefully designed to blend modern conferencing technology with the country’s rich cultural heritage, leveraging the iconic Bomas of Kenya to offer delegates a distinctive experience where international business converges seamlessly with authentic Kenyan traditions.
She described the development as a strategic investment that will significantly sharpen Kenya’s competitiveness in the lucrative global MICE market while advancing the country’s broader tourism diversification agenda.
Beyond conference tourism, Miano said the project is expected to generate substantial economic benefits — boosting international visitor arrivals, raising hotel occupancy, stimulating transport and logistics services, supporting local supply chains and creating employment opportunities for thousands of young Kenyans across the tourism value chain.
The BICC is also expected to lift Nairobi into the ranks of Africa’s premier conference destinations by attracting high-profile international events that generate foreign exchange earnings and showcase Kenya as a preferred hub for business, investment and innovation.
Miano expressed satisfaction with the steady pace of construction, reiterating the government’s determination to deliver a world-class facility capable of meeting the continent’s growing demand for premium conference infrastructure.
She noted that investment in modern tourism infrastructure remains central to the government’s strategy of enhancing Kenya’s global competitiveness and unlocking new opportunities for sustainable economic growth through tourism.
Once completed, the Bomas International Convention Complex is expected to rank among Africa’s most advanced conference facilities — cementing Kenya’s reputation as a premier destination for international meetings, exhibitions and business events, and reinforcing its position as the gateway to East Africa for global commerce and diplomacy.
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