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Kenya: Microsoft to Close Part of Nairobi Engineering Hub
The company said it will keep a workforce in Kenya and continue supporting digital transformation and innovation goals.
- On Monday, October 12, Microsoft informed staff it is closing its Nairobi-based ADC, ending engineering operations at the facility as part of a global restructuring effort.
- Microsoft launched the Africa Development Centre in 2019 with a planned $100 million investment across Nairobi and Lagos, growing to employ more than 450 full-time staff by 2022.
- Engineers at the Nairobi operation contributed to global products including Windows and security tools, while the facility housed Microsoft Garage, an incubation hub for innovation.
- William Kabogo stated he stressed the importance of retaining local talent and protecting jobs, while Microsoft noted it remains committed to Kenya and will maintain a workforce there.
- This closure follows exits by other multinational companies in Kenya, including Procter and Gamble, which resulted in more than 850 job losses, while GlaxoSmithKline and De La Rue also reduced their Kenyan workforce.
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