[Nairobi, Kenya – July 30, 2026] – Workable, a leading premium coworking operator in East Africa, has become the first workspace in Africa to achieve the WELL Coworking Rating for its flexible workplace in Nairobi, Kenya – setting a new benchmark for health, well-being and performance in the region’s flexible workspace market.
Developed by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) in partnership with The Instant Group, the WELL Coworking Rating is the first global standard dedicated to health and well-being in coworking environments. It provides a structured framework for operators to enhance member experience across key areas including air and water quality, light, comfort, fitness, and mental well-being.
By achieving the rating, Workable joins a select group of global operators leading the shift towards people-first workspaces, designed not just for productivity, but for long-term health, satisfaction and performance.
Workable’s achievement reflects a broader commitment to creating work environments that go beyond traditional office experience. The organisation has consistently focused on delivering high-quality, flexible workspace solutions that support the evolving needs of enterprises, entrepreneurs and global organisations operating in Africa.
This milestone builds on Workable’s strong track record in sustainability and operational excellence, including its EDGE certification for resource-efficient design.
Samir Patel, Founder & CEO at Workable, commented: “As global organisations increasingly hold their real estate to ESG and wellbeing standards, achieving Africa’s first WELL Coworking Rating gives our members a workspace that already meets that benchmark. We’re proud to give enterprises operating in Nairobi a space that supports both their people and their compliance commitments and to set a standard we intend to keep raising across the continent.”
The award marks a significant step forward for the African coworking sector, signalling growing demand for health-led, experience-driven workspace solutions.
As corporate occupiers increasingly prioritise employee well-being, ESG leadership and performance outcomes, certifications such as the WELL Coworking Rating are rapidly becoming a key differentiator for operators.
Sam Pickering, Managing Director at Incendium, part of The Instant Group, said: “Workable’s achievement demonstrates how leading operators are redefining the value of workspace. By placing health and wellbeing at the centre of their strategy, they are creating environments where people perform at their best and organisations achieve better outcomes.”
As the first operator in Africa to achieve this milestone, Workable is helping to define the future of flexible workspaces across the continent, one that is health-focused, experience-led and aligned with global best practice.
Ann Marie Aguilar, Senior Vice President, EMEA, IWBI, said: “Congratulations to Workable for their pioneering WELL Coworking Rating achievement. This milestone reflects outstanding leadership, setting a high bar for the industry in Africa while demonstrating the value of health-focused, high-performing environments. Through this achievement, Workable is playing a pivotal role in advancing the global movement for healthier workplaces.”