
Artesano is planning a Sh593.4 million, 11-storey hotel in Nairobi's Gigiri area aimed at attracting diplomats, according to Capital FM Business. The proposed development would feature 152 accommodation units, comprising 48 one-bedroom apartment suites, 24 two-bedroom apartment suites, 32 deluxe guest rooms and 48 standard guest rooms. The project targets the diplomatic and expatriate community concentrated in Gigiri, which hosts several embassies and international organisations, reflecting continued investor interest in Nairobi's high-end hospitality sector.
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