Nairobi Garage is a privately held workspace and innovation company founded in 2013. It provides flexible office solutions for startups, growing businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals, including co-working desks, private offices, meeting rooms, and event spaces.
The business was founded by Hanna (Hannah) Clifford, who has remained associated with Nairobi Garage as a director. Clifford has previously explained that the idea grew out of her team’s experience working with technology startups under 88mph, after they struggled to find affordable office space with flexible lease terms.
Nairobi Garage’s early history is therefore closely linked to 88mph, an Africa-focused startup accelerator and seed investor that began operations in Nairobi in 2011. 88mph says it invested in 19 startups in Kenya and ran two accelerator programs in the country.
Nairobi Garage is described publicly as a privately held company rather than a subsidiary of a publicly listed conglomerate.
Public company profiles identify Clifford as a director, while Luna Ruffo is listed as the company’s current Chief Executive Officer. Kresten Buch, the founder of 88mph, is also listed as a member of Nairobi Garage’s board.
Current Nairobi Garage Locations (with addresses)
Nairobi Garage has built a multi-location co-working network across key parts of Nairobi, giving members access to flexible workspaces, private offices, meeting rooms, and event facilities.
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- Kilimani (Ngong Road) – Pinetree Plaza
7th–9th Floors, Pinetree Plaza, Kaburu Drive off Ngong Road, Nairobi.
This is the flagship/expanded hub (three floors) with coworking, private offices, boardrooms, and event space. - Westlands
Mirage Towers, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi.
A large-format hub opened in late 2015 that helped make it the city’s biggest co-working operator at the time. - Karen – Watermark Business Park
Watermark Business Park, Karen, Nairobi.
Opened as the third Nairobi node (2018) to create an interlinked network across the city. - Nairobi CBD – 20th Century Plaza
3rd Floor (and additional floors), 20th Century Plaza, Mama Ngina Street, Nairobi CBD.
Launched in 2022 as a two-floor CBD hub, later referenced in 2026 guides as part of the core network. - Spring Valley
Listed by the company as one of its central locations alongside Kilimani, Karen, and Westlands.
How Nairobi Garage Makes Money
Nairobi Garage operates a business model built around flexible workspace, meeting facilities, events, and business partnerships.
Rather than relying solely on traditional office leases, the company offers different workspace products and services to startups, SMEs, professionals, and larger companies.
- Workspace Memberships
Workspace memberships the a key revenue stream. Customers can pay for co-working desks, dedicated workspaces, and private offices, with the available options varying according to the space and membership arrangement.
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- Meeting and Event Spaces
The company also generates revenue by renting out meeting rooms, boardrooms, training facilities, and event spaces. Members and external clients can book these facilities for meetings, workshops, conferences, launches, and corporate events.
- Business Services and Partnerships
The company has also developed services and partnerships to give members access to professional support and business networks. These can include services relevant to startups and SMEs, while partnerships expand the range of opportunities available within the Nairobi Garage community.
- Events and Innovation Programs
Events, workshops, networking sessions and innovation programs form another part of Nairobi Garage’s business model. The company hosts activities that bring together entrepreneurs, investors, corporates and professionals, helping strengthen its position as a business and innovation community.
Nairobi Garage’s multi-location model allows it to combine workspace with networking and business opportunities.
The company can therefore attract customers who want more than an office, while partnerships and events help increase engagement with its member community.
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