The Conference Centre is an example of early African post-colonial buildings conceived by Scandinavian architects with no colonial legacy. Originally intended as a party headquarters it was converted to a conference center during the planning phase. Among other things, the complex building boasts a multi-storey podium, a high-rise with 32 floors, and a conical auditorium. A special feature is the use of natural ventilation rather than air conditioning. Today, the KICC is not only East Africa’s most important conference center but also a symbol of Kenya’s independence.

In use, modernization work in the 2000s.