Gigiri

Gigiri is Nairobi's diplomatic and international hub, anchored by the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) — the UN's third-largest headquarters globally after New York and Geneva. The neighbourhood hosts over 20 embassies, the US Embassy compound (one of the largest in Africa), UNEP, UN-Habitat, and dozens of international NGOs and development organisations. This concentration of international institutions has shaped a neighbourhood that feels more Geneva than Nairobi — tree-lined streets, security checkpoints, diplomatic residences, and a polyglot expat community. The property market in Gigiri is uniquely tied to international institutional demand. While prices dipped 6.1% in 2025 as some international agencies scaled back operations, land values rose 7.8% to KES 262.4 million per acre — reflecting continued long-term confidence. The neighbourhood offers investors exposure to a market with a built-in tenant base of diplomats and international staff on housing allowances, providing stable rental income at premium rates. Village Market shopping centre and the Tribe Hotel anchor the area's retail and hospitality infrastructure.

Gigiri، Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya