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Apartments near the UN in Gigiri, Nairobi.

Nairobi's most secure diplomatic quarter. Gigiri houses the UN's largest complex in Africa (UNEP, UN-Habitat, UNON), the US Embassy, Village Market mall and a concentration of diplomatic residences.

KES 5,000–15,000typical / night
UN complexAfrica's largest
Village Marketpremium mall
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Why Gigiri

Gigiri is home to the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) — the largest UN complex in Africa, housing UNEP (the environment programme) and UN-Habitat. The US Embassy, several other diplomatic missions and a dense concentration of international NGO offices also call Gigiri home.

Village Market — Gigiri's premier shopping and entertainment complex — has the best range of international restaurants, cinema, and retail in northern Nairobi. The nearby Two Rivers Mall is one of East Africa's largest.

For guests working with the UN, NGOs, or visiting the diplomatic community, Gigiri is the obvious base. Properties here are largely serviced apartments at international standard.

Access

Gigiri is 20–25 minutes from Westlands, 30 minutes from the CBD. Runda is directly adjacent. Two Rivers Mall is 5 minutes away. JKIA is 35–40 minutes via the Expressway.

Studio
KES 5,000–8,000
Serviced international standard
1 Bedroom
KES 7,000–13,000
Diplomatic community standard
2 Bedroom
KES 10,000–20,000
Senior UN/Embassy staff stays

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Gigiri: frequently asked

Why stay in Gigiri?
If you're working with the UN, US Embassy or Nairobi's northern diplomatic belt, Gigiri eliminates commute entirely. Village Market and Two Rivers provide excellent dining and shopping. The suburb is extremely secure.
What is the UN complex in Gigiri?
UNON (United Nations Office at Nairobi) is the UN's largest complex in Africa, housing UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) and UN-Habitat. It employs thousands of international staff in Nairobi.
How far is Gigiri from Westlands?
20–25 minutes by car. Good access via the Northern Bypass and Limuru Road.

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