Multimillion-Shilling U.S. Company in Nairobi to Close After 7 Years

The company in question has been in operation for seven years, with some of its offices globally shut down in 2024 and 2025.

Microsoft has announced plans to close parts of its Africa Development Centre (ADC) in Nairobi after more than seven years in operation.

The proposed shutdown targets the engineering department at the Nairobi Centre, raising concerns about between 400 and 500 employees who could face possible unemployment.

Kenyans.co.ke learned on Tuesday that employees were informed of the planned changes on Monday, October 12.

“We are communicating directly with employees in Kenya about proposed changes to our engineering operations. We recognise the uncertainty this brings and are keeping those discussions private,” stated a Microsoft official.

This latest development comes as Microsoft undertakes a major global restructuring affecting employees in several African tech circles as the company reviews its workforce operations.

Source: Kenyans.co.ke