Office Fitout in Nairobi Kenya

From bare shell to fully operational office — Category A and Category B office fit-out in Nairobi. One contractor managing every trade. Certified, insured, and experienced across every Nairobi business district.

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Category A Fitout

Takes a bare concrete shell to a basic, ready-to-occupy standard. Includes all base-build M&E services (electrics, air conditioning, data, fire detection), raised access floors, suspended ceiling grids, basic WC fit-out, and perimeter wall finishes. The shell-to-Cat-A stage is typically completed by the landlord or developer — but where it isn't, Interiors by Violet can deliver the full Cat A works.

  • Suspended ceiling system
  • Raised access flooring
  • Perimeter conduit & power
  • Base build WC fit-out
  • HVAC first fix

Category B Fitout

The occupier fit-out that transforms a Cat A finished floor into a fully branded, operational office specific to your business. This is where Interiors by Violet excels — adding the partitions, feature ceilings, flooring, lighting, joinery, signage, furniture, and audiovisual systems that turn a generic space into your space. This is the most common scope for new commercial leases in Nairobi.

  • Office partitioning
  • Feature ceilings & lighting
  • Flooring finishes
  • Joinery & cabinetry
  • Branding & signage

What We Deliver in a Full Office Fitout


Office Partitioning

Full partition layout including glass, aluminium, gypsum, and acoustic partition systems to create your required office layout from the open floor plan.

Ceiling Systems

Gypsum board ceilings for reception and feature areas, acoustic tile ceilings for open plan, integrated lighting coves, and all ceiling penetrations for HVAC and fire detection.

Flooring

Carpet tiles for open-plan areas, LVT/PVC for kitchens and heavy-traffic zones, laminate for boardrooms and feature areas. Complete subfloor preparation.

Electrical & Lighting

Power socket installation, data outlet points, LED lighting circuits, emergency lighting, and distribution board works. All electrical carried out by licensed electricians compliant with Kenya's Electrical Licensing requirements.

Window Treatments

Roller blinds, vertical blinds, and solar control window films for all perimeter windows. Specified for solar orientation, privacy requirements, and aesthetic consistency with interior design.

Joinery & Fit-Out

Custom reception desk, built-in storage, kitchen units, tea point counters, server room door sets, and all bespoke joinery elements. Fabricated in our workshop and installed on site by our team.

Typical Office Fitout Timeline


For a 300–500m² Cat B office fitout in Nairobi from vacant floor to operational office.

Week 1–2
Design & Quote

Site survey, space planning, design drawings, 3D renders, fixed-price quotation.

Week 3
Procurement

Materials ordered, contractor schedule agreed, landlord consent obtained.

Week 4–5
First Fix

Partition frames, ceiling grids, electrical first fix, mechanical first fix.

Week 6–7
Second Fix

Partition boarding, ceiling tiles, flooring, second-fix electrical, painting.

Week 8
Finishing

Joinery installation, blinds, signage, snagging, final clean.

Week 9
Handover

Client walkthrough, O&M manuals, warranty documentation, keys handed over.

Office Fitout FAQs


A standard Category B office fitout in Nairobi typically costs between KES 8,000 and KES 25,000 per square metre, depending on the specification level. A mid-spec 300m² office fitout typically costs KES 3–6 million. Premium and high-specification fitouts with high-end materials, feature ceilings, and custom joinery can cost significantly more. We provide detailed itemised quotations for every project. Read our guide: Office Fitout Cost Kenya 2025.

A standard 300–500m² office fitout takes 6–10 weeks from design sign-off to handover with a clear site. Larger or more complex projects take proportionally longer. We will provide a detailed project programme before contract signature, with weekly progress reports during construction. Read more: How to Plan an Office Fitout in Nairobi.

Interiors by Violet manages the complete fitout scope through a single contract. We have in-house teams for partitioning, ceilings, flooring, joinery, and painting — and trusted licensed subcontractors for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and specialist works. You have one contract, one point of contact, and one invoice. No contractor management complexity on your side.

Yes. We carry out office fitouts across all Nairobi business districts including Westlands, Upper Hill, the CBD, Kilimani, Karen, Lavington, Gigiri, Runda, Parklands, and Kileleshwa. We are experienced with the building management requirements of major Nairobi commercial landlords and property management companies.

Yes. Interiors by Violet offers a complete design-and-build service. Our in-house designers prepare space plans, concept designs, material specifications, and 3D renders as part of the project process. You do not need to separately appoint an interior designer — we handle design and build as one integrated service. For more information see our Commercial Interior Design page.

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