Working outside of the office in a cafe, for example, can be great. Unfortunately, you can’t always fit 20 people in a cafe or start a presentation in the middle of Java. That’s why we have coworking spaces. These spaces are not new to Nairobi but with every year, new spaces come up that welcome all the startups, small companies and budding businesses. Here is our list of top 5 coworking spaces in Nairobi.
Ikigai
Ikigai is a coworking office space in Nairobi that promotes wellness by creating workspaces that blend into the natural environment. They believe that individuals are more creative, healthier and happier in the outdoors. Whether you require a desk, a private office, a quiet place to hold a meeting or a secluded area to hold an event, their green spaces promote community, productivity, socializing and collaboration.
Locations: General Mathenge, Westlands & James Gichuru, Lavington
Operating hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30AM – 5.30PM
Contact: +254 797-519-466/+254 740-397-637
The Foundry
They provide creative coworking spaces in Africa to enable Entrepreneurs to start, build and grow their businesses in a funky collaborative environment. Tucked away in the unassuming Viking House off Waiyaki Way, their space is vibrant and perfect for small business and companies. They also have two more spaces that are just as cosy and more spacious.
Locations: Waiyaki Way, Rhapta Road, Joseph Kangethe Rd
Operating hours: 8AM – 5PM
Contact: 0792 651072/0792 651071/0715 368842
The Twig Cowork Limited
The Twig Cowork space Nairobi offers a fun and professional co-working platform for start-ups and seasoned businesses. Good things happen when you surround yourself with like-minded individuals – they pride themselves in hosting a diverse community of curious minds who take networking, entrepreneurship, and collaboration to a whole new level.
Location: Waiyaki Way, Nairobi
Operating hours: Monday to Friday: 9AM – 6PM, Saturday: 9AM – 1PM
Contact: 020 4214100
Nairobi Garage
This well-known coworking space is popular for a reason. Whether you’re growing at lightning speed, going steady or keeping it lean, they’ve got coworking office options to suit your needs. If you’re looking for a place that offers meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 30 people, fast wifi, PR support and curated business services then this is the place for you and your business.
Locations: Westlands, Kilimani, Karen
Operating hours: Open 24 hours
Contact: +254 708 556 955/+254 790 556 955/+254 755 556 955
The Mint Hub
The Mint Hub is a unique co-working space nicely designed in the heart of Westlands, Nairobi. At The Mint Hub they don’t just offer you a workspace, they endeavour to help your business grow by providing crucial support in marketing and provide an enabling environment for collaboration with other entrepreneurs. Additionally, they host various training and connect you to mentorship programs.
Location: Karuna Road, Westlands
Operating hours: Open 24 hours
Contact: 0796 752502
The Banda Space
Are you a digital nomad, freelancer or have a start-up and looking for affordable working space in Nairobi? Then the Banda Space is definitely the place for you. This boutique co-working and co-living space promotes a culture of curiosity, collaboration and community. They offer daily, weekly and monthly rates for workspace and meetings and events. Partnering with Covenant Guest House, they also offer co-living.
Location: Ngong Road, Nairobi
Operating hours: 8AM – 5PM
Contact: 0789 225311
Workable Nairobi
Workable offers Grade A office space in Nairobi. Ideally situated at Sanlam Tower on Waiyaki way, their space was designed in the USA by Corgan Associates. They offer beautifully designed and ergonomically mindful modern offices (studios) for companies of all sizes in the Nairobi market. Their office solutions are situated within a community environment, with a thriving cafe at its heart.
Location: Waiyaki Way, Nairobi
Operating hours: Open 24 hours
Contact: 0709 324000
Nexus Co-Work
Nexus Co-Work has a unique vibe of its own. They are a vibrant and colourful space that’s edgy yet functional, where the energy is positive but not distracting, with a strong sense of community, support and encouragement. Nexus is a place where you are a part of a dynamic and exciting network of movers and shakers. They are a great co-working space with an amazing vibe brought about not only by the energy of the people but by the way the space is designed as well.
Location: Riara Road, Nairobi
Operating hours: 8AM – 5PM
Contact: 0742 885136
The Kijiji
The Kijiji provides her members with a space to work on flexible terms. It also provides a community of people who believe in business as a force for good, learning through programmes and events, as well as consultancy focused on entrepreneurial support. At the Kijiji, you will find activities for a healthy work-life balance, they will keep you caffeinated whenever you need it, and most importantly, they’ll host a unique ecosystem of resources, inspiration, and collaboration opportunities to grow the positive impact of your work.
Location: Ngong Lane, Nairobi
Operating hours: Open 24 hours
Contact: 0721 459889
Nomad Lounges
Nomad Lounges Limited is dedicated to bringing bold, creative minds across various disciplines under one roof with well-designed co-working space and serviced offices to suit all your needs for independent focused work and dynamic collaborations. It is an ultimate space for the digital nomad; one who does not like to conform to one environment rather thrives in working from different working areas. All in all, they have you covered for a private office, boardroom, training room, and co-working space surrounded by like-minded people.
Location: Westlands Road, Nairobi
Operating hours: Open 24 hours
Contact: 0723 990110
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This is awesome. I haven’t seen the ihub though.