Business Desk 
Blessed Muthoni, Centre manager,Tulivu Co-Working Space
- Tulivu:Crafted for Modern,Youthful Workforce;
- The Co-working Space is designed to accommodate the full spectrum of Nairobi’s working community;
- Hilton Roars Back to Life with Tulivu Co-Working Space;
Inside Nairobi’s New Hospitality-Led Workspace Crafted for the Modern, Youthful Workforce
The generation redefining work has little patience for rigid rules, fluorescent lighting, and the old 8-to-5 routine.
For today’s young professionals, freelancers, creators, digital founders, and hybrid teams’ productivity thrives where flexibility lives. They want comfort, community, connection, and calm.
They want spaces that prioritize wellness just as much as Wi-Fi.And that shift is reshaping Nairobi’s commercial landscape in real time.
The latest, and perhaps boldest, expression of this evolution sits inside one of the city’s most iconic landmarks: the former Hilton Hotel.
After closing its doors in December 2022, the building has come roaring back to life with the launch of Tulivu Co-Working Space, a hospitality-inspired hub that blends modern work culture with the warmth and service ethos of a world-class hotel.
“We transitioned and repurposed it from being dead to back to life. We saw a positive side it being at the city centre,” says Blessed Muthoni, Centre manager for Tulivu Co-working space
Tulivu signals not only a new chapter for the building but also a broader trend: hospitality-driven flexible workspaces reclaiming prime properties and redefining how Nairobi works.
“The uniqueness about Tulivu co-working space is that when you come in, first of all Tulivu Co-working Space is in a triple A location where guests can get access to different areas through the Mama Ngina Street, watalii Lane and Simba Lane,” Muthoni adds.
At Tulivu Co-working Spaces, intentional design is the experience.
Hot desks and shared work areas are wrapped in soft tones, abundant natural light, ergonomic comfort, and wellness-driven layouts that reduce stress and sharpen focus.
From the moment you arrive, you’re treated like a guest, not a temporary user, creating a workday that feels effortless, inspiring, and deeply human.
“We’re offering more than just office space,” says Muthoni. “Tulivu is a purpose-built environment that brings together functionality, design, and service to support the modern professional.”
Built for MSMEs, Creatives & Corporate Teams Alike
Tulivu Co-working Space is designed to accommodate the full spectrum of Nairobi’s working community from consultants and startups to creative teams and established companies seeking a cost-effective CBD presence.
With Nairobi’s youthful workforce increasingly opting for flexible work models, Tulivu Co-working Space fits squarely into a fast-growing need of an urban workspace that mirrors their lifestyle; fluid, creative, and wellness-centred.
“Our target market is young startups, SME’s and the content creation individuals who have aspirations to have an office but cannot bear the costs of doing the whole furnishing for their offices, we are also looking at people who are already gurus in the market, talk of lawyers who need spaces to do their private engagements to seal deals”
She adds that they can take up space for a week and the affordability.
Strategically positioned along Mama Ngina Street, the space benefits from the Hilton building’s unmatched accessibility. Multiple entry points make navigation effortless, while the surrounding ecosystem banks, retail shops, cafés, and essential commercial services creates a natural, convenient extension of the workspace experience.
“At Tulivu Co-working Spaces, everything you need sits in one ecosystem,” Muthoni explains. “Work, networking, and productivity align seamlessly.”
Suites;
The facility features:
- Fully furnished private offices
- Flexible Co-working desks and hot desks
- Dedicated desks
- Soundproof boardrooms & meeting rooms
- A content creation & podcast studio
- A conference hall
- Virtual office packages
- Concierge support
- A mothers’ room, creative rooms & phone booths
Every touchpoint blends hospitality with high functionality right from high-speed internet and ergonomic furniture to ambient lighting, barista coffee, and an art-filled interior
The Only End-to-End Podcast Production Suite
One of Tulivu’s Co-working Space most distinctive offerings is its full-service podcast and content creation studio the only end-to-end facility of its kind in the heart of the CBD.
“We have also catered for people who have been in the content creation space,” Muthoni explains.
“Many creators struggle with setup, equipment, or finding a quiet, professional environment to record. At Tulivu Co-working Space, we’ve eliminated those barriers.
You simply walk in, plug in, and start creating. Everything from soundproof studios to editing suites is already in place, allowing creators to focus purely on their content.”
The studios offer creators a plug-and-play environment including:
- Professional soundproofing
- Broadcast-quality microphones
- 4K video podcasting setup
- Plug-and-play mixers & interfaces
- Remote guest integration
- Dedicated editing suites
- High-performance Mac & PC systems
- Climate-controlled creative environments
For many creators, the facility offers a professional, centralized facility in the CBD where ideas can be recorded, edited, polished, and published all under one roof.
A Workspace Designed for the Future of Work
Tulivu’s Co-working Spaces membership packages reflect the flexibility that modern professionals demand:
- Daily Pass:Walk in, plug in, and get productive ideal for travellers, freelancers, or consultants.
- Hot Desks:Open-plan seating that blends collaboration with calm.
- Dedicated Desks: Your own personal workstation in a shared space consistent, dependable, familiar.
- Private Offices:Enclosed, fully serviced spaces offering privacy, prestige, and tranquillity.
- Virtual Office Address:A credible Nairobi CBD business address with mail handling, call management, and meeting room access.
Beyond its sleek aesthetics and premium technology, Tulivu Co-working Space stands out for what it represents, Nairobi’s ability to transform, repurpose, and breathe new life into heritage spaces.
According to Muthoni, the co-working space market has become increasingly saturated.“Day by day, people are shifting from the traditional office model toward flexible, lifestyle-driven workspaces,” she notes.
“Professionals now want environments that support focus, collaboration, and wellness. At Tulivu Co-working Spaces, we are not just giving you a desk, we are giving you comfortability and hospitality.
Our spaces are designed precisely to meet that demand blending comfort and hospitality to create a space where work feels effortless and inspiring.”
Its entry marks the first major re-activation of the former Hilton building, transforming what was once a symbol of Nairobi’s hospitality era into a catalyst for the city’s next economic frontier: flexible, wellness-focused, creativity-driven workspaces.
As Nairobi’s youthful workforce from Millennials to GenZ continue to reshape the definition of work, Tulivu Co-working Spaces offers a glimpse of what the future looks like; human-centered, and deeply connected ecosystem.
