Kenyans have taken to social media to make fun of the pending sale of the national monument, the KICC by photoshopping it as open for small business rentals.
The Kenyatta International Convention Centre has been a hot topic in Kenya since the government announced it would be put up for sale alongside other key parastatals.
However, the move by the government has been halted pending further deliberation on the way forward.
With the case to be determined in February 2024, Kenyans are having fun online on the building’s pending decisions.
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Kenyans Photoshop KICC
To escalate the fun, anonymous Kenyans online have photoshopped the building with signs reading “Stalls to let” among other small businesses that can rent out the building.
Political pundit and analyst Gabriel Oguda shared the photo via his X social media handle.
Kenyans on X have been fast to jump at the photo sharing what they think would look great on the building if sold.
“I am missing the sign for NGUVU ZA KIUME DAKTARI. This is a MUST-HAVE tenant🤣🤣🤣” Collins Owegi shared.
“Uji power business must be opened there no matter what.😁” Kamau D noted.
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History of the monument
The KICC was designed by Karl Henrik Nøstvik architect with David Mutiso and was completed in 1973.
The monument currently stands as the ninth tallest building in Kenya, reaching a height of just over 105 meters.
KICC was commissioned by the first Kenya president Mzee Jomo Kenyatta who would eventually open it upon completion.
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However, the building was not always a parastatal, and in 2011, KICC was made a State Corporation established under the Tourism Act.
KICC got its fame for being the top spot for meetings and formal gatherings which officially changed in 2011.
Consequently from the Tourism Act of 2011, KICC was to nurture and promote the country as a destination most preferred for business travel.
This brand of conference and meeting tourism was outlined as strategic to Kenya in achieving Kenya’s vision for 2030.
