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Africa’s office market is becoming increasingly polarised between modern, well-managed Grade A buildings and ageing secondary stock, according to Knight Frank’s Africa Offices Market Dashboard – Half-year 2026 report.
The report, which tracks prime office performance across selected African cities, finds that occupier demand is increasingly concentrated in quality, operationally resilient buildings, supporting stronger occupancy and rental resilience across leading markets.
According to the report, Nairobi recorded one of the greatest improvements during the review period, with average Grade A office occupancy rising from 81.5 per cent in December 2025 to 84.8per cent in June 2026.
Prime rents remained stable at about Sh1,684 ($13) per square metre (sqm) per month, supported by limited new Grade A supply and continued absorption of existing quality stock.
