NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 27 – Flexible workspace provider IWG, which is renowned for brands such as Spaces and Regus, is expanding to Kenya to meet growing demand for hybrid offices.
The Switzerland-headquartered company will be putting up the facility at the recently opened Global Trade Centre (GTC) in Nairobi.
Its entry into the country is a collaboration with Lanor International. Other pacts are with Pod in Lavington and another in Mombasa City Mall.
To be opened next month, the office space will be located on the 14th floor on 1,761 square meters of space, featuring co-working areas, private offices, state-of-the-art meeting facilities, and creative spaces.
“The demand for premium, adaptable workspaces remains on the rise, especially with the widespread adoption of hybrid working,” CEO and Founder of IWG, Mark Dixon, said.
“Collaborating with Lanor International, we are delighted to announce the opening of the Spaces location, which will offer a state-of-the-art workspace at Global Trade Centre,” Dixon added.
The hybrid working trend is experiencing explosive market growth, with experts predicting that by 2030, 30 percent of all commercial real estate will be dedicated to flexible workspaces.
In 2024, it adds, the second and third floors will accommodate extra private offices with a business lounge.
“This new opening coincides with the growing trend of more companies recognizing the positive impact of flexible working on employee satisfaction and environmental responsibility,” IWG Sales City Manager for Nairobi, Simon Gichuhi, states.
“Our workspace model is not only proven to enhance productivity but also enables businesses to adjust their operations with significant cost savings.”
