In a statement on Monday, December 22, the President confirmed that the project is advancing as planned, with round-the-clock work involving up to 3,000 workers daily. He announced that the facility is expected to be completed by April 2026.
“Construction of the Bomas International Convention Complex is progressing well. It is designed to meet modern global conference standards and positions Kenya as Africa’s leading conference destination,” Ruto said.
He further noted that the complex has already attracted international interest. A high-profile summit, the France-Africa Summit, is scheduled for 12 May 2026, even before the project is fully completed.
“This demonstrates our commitment to delivering world-class infrastructure that propels Kenya towards first-world status,” the President added.
This update comes after Culture, Arts and Heritage Principal Secretary Ummi Bashir refuted claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that Bomas of Kenya had been sold to a Turkish national. In a statement released on Monday, March 10, Bashir described the allegations as shocking and clarified that Bomas remains under government ownership.
“I am therefore shocked by the allegations made by the former Deputy President. Bomas of Kenya has not been sold to anyone,” Bashir stated.
This update comes after Culture, Arts and Heritage Principal Secretary Ummi Bashir refuted claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that Bomas of Kenya had been sold to a Turkish national. In a statement released on Monday, March 10, Bashir described the allegations as shocking and clarified that Bomas remains under government ownership.
“I am therefore shocked by the allegations made by the former Deputy President. Bomas of Kenya has not been sold to anyone,” Bashir stated.
She also clarified that the ongoing developments at the facility were Cabinet-approved as part of a plan to refurbish and upgrade existing facilities.
The development of the BICC was approved on 8th August 2023, following a Cabinet Memorandum presented by the then Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage, Peninah Malonza, EGH. Bashir emphasized that Bomas has a valid title issued in 1971, which remains in government custody and is held in trust on behalf of Kenyans.
Speaking previously in Kajiado County, former Deputy President Gachagua had claimed that the government approved the sale of Bomas.
The development of the BICC was approved on 8th August 2023, following a Cabinet Memorandum presented by the then Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage, Peninah Malonza, EGH. Bashir emphasized that Bomas has a valid title issued in 1971, which remains in government custody and is held in trust on behalf of Kenyans.
Speaking previously in Kajiado County, former Deputy President Gachagua had claimed that the government approved the sale of Bomas.
He stated, “I was the only one who stood up and said that Bomas of Kenya is a national heritage and we cannot sell it. It has been sold to a Turkish national who is a business partner of a very senior person in this government. That Bomas is gone.”
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