# Nairobi Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Nairobi Class A rent is KSh1,300/sqm/mo · ≈ $11.3 PSF/yr USD ($11 USD), typical term 5 years, 6 months free.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: KSh1,300/sqm/mo · ≈ $11.3 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 5 years.
- Typical rent-free: 6 months.
- Vacancy: 21.4%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Nairobi
- **country**: Kenya
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: KSh1,300/sqm/mo · ≈ $11.3 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $11/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 21.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 9.8%

## FAQ
### What is the M-Pesa context?
Safaricom's M-Pesa is the world's leading mobile money platform with deep penetration in East Africa. The mobile money / fintech ecosystem structurally anchors a deep Class A demand cluster around Westlands.

### What is the UN HQ context?
Nairobi hosts the UN Office at Nairobi (UNON) — one of four major UN HQ duty stations globally. UN agencies and NGOs anchor deep Class A demand around Gigiri.

### What is the Nairobi Expressway impact?
The Nairobi Expressway (opened 2022) materially improved JKIA-CBD-Westlands commute times. Tenant decisions on JKIA-adjacent and Westlands locations have re-rated.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/nairobi/faq), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.