Microsoft is set to close its Nairobi engineering hub, affecting local jobs and innovation projects. The Africa Development Centre, based in Nairobi, will shut down as part of company restructuring. Employees were informed of the decision, which impacts the region’s tech ecosystem. The move follows years of investment and employee concerns over performance improvement plans and separation offers. The closure raises questions about job security and the future of tech innovation in Kenya. Microsoft Research Africa and Microsoft Garage, which supported local projects and events, will also be affected. The decision comes amid growing scrutiny of corporate practices and labor protections in the tech sector. Nairobi’s engineering community faces uncertainty as the closure may reduce local opportunities for developers and startups. The impact on Kenya’s tech sector remains to be seen.