Kenya has among the tallest buildings in Africa. The tallest building is located in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya and it’s 300 metres tall. The iconic building, which is yet to be completed is set to be the tallest building in Africa.
We list some of the tallest buildings in Nairobi, Kenya
Haas Tower
This building will be built by Haas Group and is set to be 66 floors. Already the foundation is complete and the construction is underway.
The building is expected to be completed in 2018 and will host several multinational companies.
Haas Group,which is undertaking the project,is expected to spend over Ksh 7 billion.
KCB Tower
KCB Tower is the headquarter of Kenya Commercial Bank and has 33 floors.It is among the newest buildings located at Upper Hill Nairobi and houses several offices.
Before the building was constructed,KCB headquarters were located at Kencom Building Nairobi CBD.
Times Tower
Times Tower is 140 m tall and has 33 floors. The tallest building in Nairobi CBD hosts Kenya Revenue Authority offices and is well guarded.
The building was completed in the year 2000 and was occupied the same year.
Teleposta Tower
Teleposta Tower is a government building which was completed in the year 2000.The building is 120 metres tall and contains 27 floors.
The area where it’s located is commonly referred as GPO, simply because it host Kenya Posts and Telecommunications offices.
When you are new in the city, you will always be told to wait for a visitor at either Kencom,GPO or National Archives, and that’s when you will realize Teleposta tower exist.
Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC)
Kenyatta International Conference Centre commonly known as KICC is one of the oldest and among the best designs in Nairobi.The building was built in 1974 by Jomo Kenyatta government and is 105 metres tall.
KICC has 28 floors where most of them are used to hold conferences.
The building was made a state corporation and a national heritage, where many Kenyans as well as foreigners pose for photos.
Other tall buildings include:
NSSF Building
I&M Bank Tower[
Nyayo House
Co-Operative Bank Building
Britam Tower