Conference Venue
The UN Conference Centre, Gigiri, Nairobi
More Info
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Gigiri compound accommodates some 2,000 staff members from: UNON, UNEP, UNCHS, UNESCO, UNICEF, UNDP, UNDCP, WFP, UNOPS, ICAO, UNSO, UNFPA, UNAIDS, UNV, UNIFEM, IMO, UNCAS, UNIASC, UNIC, UNCRD, UNOIOS and UNPOS.
The grounds
The 140-acre UN Gigiri Compound, an oasis of green in the centre of Nairobi, is a peaceful place, which also offers the chance of observing some local wildlife such as: red duikers, squirrels, marsh mongoose, vervet monkeys and olive baboons. Easily-spotted bird species include: Grey-crowned cranes, Egyptian geese, Crested eagles, Green pigeons and Hoopoes.
Areas of special interest
The Seasonal Swamp: an ideal place to spot water birds and Grey-crested cranes.
The Gigiri Nature Trail: managed by a group of local volunteers, the Nature Trail showcases 600 indigenous tree species. A wildlife and Flora checklist can be obtained upon request.
The Memorial Garden: In commemoration of the victims of the Nairobi bombing of the United States Embassy, this garden of remembrance offers an area of peaceful contemplation
Conference facilities and services
Since its formation in 1996, DCS has been providing state-of-the-art conference and meeting facilities in the green and pleasant surroundings of the UN Gigiri complex, a 140-acre forestfringed compound barely 13 kilometres from central Nairobi.
With 14 conference rooms of international standard, supported by dedicated UN personnel, sophisticated equipment and other facilities, DCS is geared towards catering to the needs of every kind of client, providing services for minor to major conference events. The Division facilitates global gatherings of UNEP, UN-Habitat and UNON including their inter-governmental bodies, as well as meetings for over 65 offices of the UN funds, programmes and agencies operating in and from Nairobi.
Restaurants
UNON has three restaurants within the compound. The main restaurant at the UNON entrance (catering company: Cafe Royal), The Recreation Center restaurant (catering company: Kengeles), the old cafeteria behind block d (catering company: Cracker Jack).
The caterers provide food and beverages for breakfast, lunch and snacks for staff and visiting delegates participating in conferences. These caterers can also organize food and drinks for private functions, dinners and receptions:
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