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Baraka Towers, still just behind GTC. The cluster that is coming up around GTC is insane.

GeneralDae:
Has it been completed? The target is for 2023 on Wikipedia. The Wikipedia page still says it's under construction.

"88 Nairobi Condominium is a 44-storey residential skyscraper [1][2][3] under construction in the Upper Hill neighbourhood of Nairobi".

I think your brain should tell you that Wikipedia is lying to you. The building is 48 floors and not 44 as mentioned by Wikipedia. Again the fact that it isn't finished will make it to be below 150m? It has already topped out and what's remaining is cladding and interior finishings.

samorobo:
Lol rest abeg 😂😂😂 nothing is going on in Kenya.
Your zoo is struggling at the moment. Go deceive Ghanaians. 😂😂
If at all this project is going on then know it’s from kenyatta era. No serious project has started under Ruto.

Groundbreaking of that project happened in August 2023.

samorobo:
Le reve tower
Eko Atlantic 😂😂😂

You think Nigeria is the only country buildings tall buildings? This area around GTC is gonna have good cluster.

samorobo:
Oak height
33flrs
Eko Atlantic 😂😂😂

Construction started in 2015 and got stalled 😂😂

GeneralDae:
From what I see, Nigeria has one building above 150m (NECOM) while Kenya has three not four.

1) Brittam
2) Nairobi GTC Tower
3) UAP

What is the fourth one that's completed?

Nigeria= 1 Skyscraper (>150m)
Kenya = 3 Skyscrapers (>150m)

Forgetting about this?

samorobo:
I am still waiting for your boom construction list 😂😂😂😂😂

Entire Nigeria 1 skyscraper building
Nairobi alone 4 skyscraper buildings

GeneralDae:
From a simple google search, Nigeria has 11 skyscrapers with two in Abuja. Kenya has 9 skyscrapers while Ghana has two.

Do you listen to yourself? Here is a list of tallest buildings in Nairobi with their length.

FEATURES10 Tallest Buildings in Kenya
A ranking of Kenya’s tallest towers in 2023.

Updated May 17, 2023By Miriam Nkirote
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Britam Tower in Upper Hill, Nairobi.
Britam Tower in Upper Hill, Nairobi. PHOTO | FILE
A list of the tallest buildings in Kenya – ranked in terms of actual height in metres.

1. Britam Tower
Britam Tower, a 200-meter-tall office complex in Upper Hill, Nairobi, was officially opened to the public in July 2018, overtaking UAP Old Mutual Tower as the tallest building in Kenya.

The 31-storey tower, whose construction started early 2013 and ended in September 2017, boasts a very unique prismic design. At its widest, the building looks like a black pyramid with the top corner missing and from other views it becomes a more slender black prism.

In 2018, Britam Tower became the first building in Africa to be feted in the Emporis Skyscrapers Award’s 19-year history after it was named the 10th best skyscraper in the world.

2. Nairobi GTC Office Tower
The opening of Nairobi GTC Office Tower, the tallest of the six towers of the Sh40 billion Global Trade Centre, has added a new entrant in the list of Kenya’s tallest buildings.

The 184-metre, 43-storey office block is the Africa headquarters for Chinese firm Avic, which is setting up its continental hub on a 7.5-acre piece of land in Westlands, Nairobi.

The tower, which has been under construction since July 2015, opened in Dec 2021.

Avic complex Nairobi.
The Nairobi Global Trade Centre. PHOTO | COURTESY
3. UAP Old Mutual Tower
Nestled in Upper Hill, 163-metre UAP Old Mutual Tower became the tallest building in Nairobi when it opened in July 2016 after more than five years of construction.

The 33-storey building, which later lost the title to Britam Tower, offers some 300,000 square feet of Grade A office space in Nairobi’s fastest growing commercial district.

Standing at an altitude of 5,700 feet above sea level, UAP Old Mutual Tower is the highest point in Nairobi ahead of Rahimtulla Tower, which previously held the title.

UAP Old Mutual Tower in Upper Hill, Nairobi.
The UAP Old Mutual Tower. PHOTO | FILE
4. Nairobi GTC Hotel Tower
The completion of Nairobi GTC Hotel Tower, the second tallest of the six towers of the Global Trade Centre, has added a new participant in the list of Kenya’s tallest skyscrapers.

The 141-metre, 35-storey building is expected to host the star-studded US chain JW Marriott hotel that is operated by Marriott International.


The Nairobi GTC Hotel Tower, whose construction began in July 2015, opened this year.

5. Times Tower
Located on Haile Selassie Avenue in Nairobi, Times Tower – also known as New Central Bank Tower – is a 140-metre skyscraper that is exclusively used by the Kenya Revenue Authority.

The 38-storey building that opened in 2000 is designed to withstand powerful earthquakes, and is set on a concrete raft whose thickness ranges from 0.9 metres to 3.0 metres.


Times Tower has a 7-storey banking complex and an 11-split storey car park.


Times Tower. PHOTO | COURTESY
6. Prism Tower
The Kings Prism Tower is an iconic 133-metre tall skyscraper in Upper Hill, Nairobi.

The 34-storey building that is creatively designed to appear as prisms stacked upon prisms was completed in 2018.


Whenever a ray of light passes through the prismatic facades of the building, a spectrum of vivid colours emerges – bringing to life the owner’s vision of illuminating the creative productivity of Nairobi residents.


Kings Prism Tower. PHOTO | COURTESY
The Kings Prism Tower is owned by Kings Developers, a wholly Kenyan-owned property development company that was founded as part of the Royal Group of Companies.

7. Le’mac Towers
Le’mac Towers is a Sh3.5 billion Dubai-styled mixed-use development in the Westlands neighbourhood of Nairobi, off Waiyaki Way – targeting wealthy buyers and renters seeking housing in exclusive suburbs.

The 24-storey building, which was officially opened in 2019, offers offices from the 1st to 6th floor and high-end one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments from the 8th to 22nd floor.

Le'mac Towers
Le’mac Towers. PHOTO | COURTESY
Standing 126 metres tall, Le’mac Towers is currently the tallest residential building in Kenya.

One of the striking features of the Lemac Towers is a transparent glass floor skywalk located on the 24th floor of the building, which offers a stunning view of cars moving more than 100 metres below your feet.

8. Parliament Tower
Construction of a new Parliament tower in Nairobi is almost coming to a close, following the topping out of the Sh5.8 billion office block that ranks among the tallest buildings in Kenya.

Parliament Tower
Parliament Tower. PHOTO | CK
Developed by the Parliamentary Service Commission, the 26-floor office block that rises 125 metres into the sky sits on a one-acre plot between Continental House and County Hall, next to Parliament buildings.

The Parliament Tower, whose construction commenced in March 2014, is meant to house the expanded 418-member legislature.


The project is being undertaken by China Jiangxi Construction Company.

9. Telposta House
Telposta Towers is a 120-metre office block on Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi. On completion in 1999, it became the tallest building in Kenya – snatching the title from the KICC.

The 27-storey building that was built by Laxmanbhai Construction houses Telkom Kenya and several government ministries and departments, including the Ministry of ICT.


Telposta Towers. PHOTO | COURTESY
10. Nairobi GTC Residential Tower 1
The completion of Nairobi GTC Residential Tower 1, the third tallest of the six towers of the Global Trade Centre, has added a new player in the list of Kenya’s tallest structures.

The 116-metre, 33-storey residential apartment tower, whose construction commenced in July 2015, opened to the public this year.

Other buildings with a height of more than 100 metres include:

KCB Plaza
The KCB Plaza in the Upper Hill district of Nairobi is a 109-metre, 21-storey skyscraper that serves as the regional headquarters of the Kenya Commercial Bank.

Completed in 2014, the Sh2.1 billion office block adopts green architecture, in line with the global trend where developers use modern technology to cut maintenance costs.


KCB Plaza. PHOTO | COURTESY
Nairobi GTC Residential Tower 2 & 3
Soaring 109 metres towards the sky, Nairobi GTC Residential Tower 2 and 3 – two 31-storey buildings that are part of the Global Trade Centre – which opened to the public this year.

Kenyatta International Convention Centre
Previously known as the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) is a 105-metre, 28-storey tower within the Nairobi City Square.

The skyscraper, which was completed in 1974, surpassed the NSSF Building as the tallest building in Kenya. It held this position for 25 years until it was overtaken by Telposta Tower.


KICC was designed by Kenyan architect David Mutiso in collaboration with Norwegian designer Karl Henrik Nøstvik. It has a rotating restaurant that turns 360° in 76 minutes.

Upper Hill Chambers
316 Upper Hill Chambers is a 104-metre, 26-storey tower located on 2nd Ngong Avenue in Upper Hill, about 2km from the Nairobi central business district.

Owned by Upper Hill Chambers Ltd., the newly-built tower boasts 26 floors comprising three basement parking floors; ground floor; mezzanine floor; five upper parking floors; and 15 Grade A office floors.

316 Upper Hill Chambers
316 Upper Hill Chambers. PHOTO | COURTESY
Nairobi GTC Residential Tower 4
The completion of Nairobi GTC Residential Tower 4, the shortest of the six towers of the Global Trade Centre, has added a new participant in the list of Kenya’s tallest residential buildings.

The 103-metre, 29-storey building that has been under construction since July 2015 opened its doors to the public this year.

Social Security House
Located on Bishops Road in Community, Nairobi, Social Security House, also known as NSSF Building is a 103-metre, 28-storey tower that serves as the headquarters of the National Social Security Fund.

Social Security House was completed in 1973 – becoming the tallest building in Kenya ahead of the 1969-built Nairobi Hilton hotel. The latter had succeeded the IPS Building, which was built in 1967.

forgiveness:
So, because Kenya started having 1 or 2 above 150M buildings, 100m buildings are no longer skyscrapers, abi? dey deceive yourself.

100m buildings are not skyscrapers. Skyscraper starts from 150m and Nigeria only have one.

Kenya 4
Tanzania 3

GeneralDae:
Are you sure about that? Lagos has Alaro city and Eko Atlantic under construction. Banana Island is there with towers under construction and Famfa oil just commissioned their 103m building in Ikoyi. I think Lagos alone can give Kenya a good match in terms of upcoming highrises although Kenya may still win slightly.

Abuja would have also shared highrise investments with Lagos but Abuja wasn't planned from the start to entertain so many highrises.

Eko Atlantic with five buildings which started construction in 2010? Alarm city buildings are not even up to 5 floors.

ProblemChild1:
Another Hoodlum. This small scrap bank that can't even stand the Lagos Central Bank.

You want to compare an 11 floor building with a twin tower of 30 floors and 27 floors? Are you mad or?😂😂🤣

samorobo:
Lmao keep wailing boy. I love to see it. I visited Nairobi on skyscraper city several and even the Kenyans there are complaining that they aren’t much project coming on stream to talk about ,compared to what tit use to get before. I have read a couple of your real estate report for this year abd they all keep talking about how kenya real estate is down at the moment and would most likely pick up and experience a boom in 2030.
The only projects y’all are still talking about are the last batch of project that came on stream during Kenyatta’s tenure(mostly 2021 -early 2022). Every other thing else in kenya is dead. Go cry somewhere else bro. Your zoo have run out and of luck . Pray you even build a stretch of road this year 😂😂

Another thread that will show you the true picture of what's going on

https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/proposed-and-u-c-buildings-in-nairobi.1532626/page-123#post-185890741

samorobo:
Lmao keep wailing boy. I love to see it. I visited Nairobi on skyscraper city several and even the Kenyans there are complaining that they aren’t much project coming on stream to talk about ,compared to what tit use to get before. I have read a couple of your real estate report for this year abd they all keep talking about how kenya real estate is down at the moment and would most likely pick up and experience a boom in 2030.
The only projects y’all are still talking about are the last batch of project that came on stream during Kenyatta’s tenure(mostly 2021 -early 2022). Every other thing else in kenya is dead. Go cry somewhere else bro. Your zoo have run out and of luck . Pray you even build a stretch of road this year 😂😂

You have been visiting the wrong threads. Here are what will show you the true picture of what's happening in Kenya.

https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/high-rise-buildings-proposed-u-c-in-nairobi-metropolitan-region-15-fls-to-20-fls.2401226/page-6#nested_reply_top_post

Nigerians doesn't even know what's a skyscraper. If you hear them abusing Ghanaians about skyscraper you might think they are the country with most skyscrapers in Africa.

If any Nigerian shows me more than one skyscraper in Nigeria I'll deactivate my account.

samorobo:
Lol you are an idiot,and you go cry taya. I understand Kenya at the moment has nothing serious going on for her. Pls wait till 2030 when your economy will be more stable. It’s our season now 😂😂😂


The 33-storey LeonardoBySujimoto is designed to be the tallest residential building in Nigeria and its outstanding finishing is set to be done by the Sujimoto group with a touch of luxury in every inch.

The 2, 3, 4 bed apartments and the 5 bed triplex penthouse will comprise utmost luxurious features competing with only the best buildings globally.

Continue cheating yourself. Kenya has buildings of 20+ floors under construction than what Nigeria will ever imagine.

samorobo:
Pls speak for Mombasa. WTC is a skyscraper

WTC center is not a skyscraper. Nigeria only have one skyscraper.

GeneralDae:
There is no universally accepted definition of skyscrapers but the least accepted by all is 100m.
Using 100m, my search shows Nigeria has 11 and Kenya has 9.

Stop using Wikipedia and start following proper definition. Below 150m is called Tower, even 100m is a tower.

GeneralDae:
From a simple google search, Nigeria has 11 skyscrapers with two in Abuja. Kenya has 7 skyscrapers while Ghana has two.

Skyscraper starts from 150m and two-third of that building should be habitable. How many buildings in Nigeria are 150mand above and also meet the two-third criteria.

samorobo:
Finally sujimoto tower has started construction. Dubbed to africa most luxurious residential tower when completed.

Leonardo by sujimoto
33flrs
Location: Banana island

Its will comprise of the following.

Home automation system
Helipad
Concierge services
Private Salon and Spa
Infinity pool
In-house IMAX Cinema
Mini-mart
Crèche
Squash & Tennis Court
Mini Clinic

This is a 23 floors building.

samorobo:
I hate be the one to break it to you but interms of skyscrapers or buildings in aesthetics,the mess of Mombasa have nothing on Abuja. Pls don’t be stupid . Compete with PH that’s your mate

Abuja doesn't have a skyscraper. Infact all of Nigeria only have one skyscraper.

ProblemChild1:
Kai, na now I know say ghanaians are mumu. Abuja Central Bank is the biggest not only in west Africa but the entire Africa.

You want to know how large and tall it is abi.
Oya watch videos.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7Ceyw98RbI?si=UwCL-Oe8VzekZEl5

Compare this Bank with your scrap.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn4irVu6mpI?si=KSS-LZPEDMcG2bLT

Stop lying to yourself Abuja Central Bank can't be the largest in Africa, unless you are trying to say CBK is not in Africa.

vaxx:
EASTERN RAIL LINE IS READY❗❗❗❗

From Tema to Mpakadan railway is 99.99% completed.

Which gauge is it?

ProblemChild1:
Dude you haven't still answered my question. Post videos of the most developed and beautiful places in Nairobi and I will do the same. I thought you said your Nairobi is more developed than Abuja. What are you still waiting for. Lemme disgrace your Nairobi.

What's there in Abuja that you want to show us apart from roads and Mosque?

Westlands.

A residential apartments in Kileleshwa, Nairobi.

Mombasa

Mombasa

vankelvin:
If you want to know Nigerian cities properly, just watch drone views and you will see all you want to know.

They build nice roads, tall walls, few nice areas and the rest are slums.

Only Lagos (their best city) and Abuja looks nice

Actually Abuja is a tier 2 city.

vankelvin:
🤣🤣

These guys are talented liars so take their comments with a pitch of salt.

Port Harcourt itself isn't even worth talking about. It's rugs from above. Actually there was a video you shared here which clearly shows how ugly it is.

samorobo:
You must be talking about TZ

Most of Nigerians doesn't want to leave Kenya. Just go to YouTube and search Nigeria Kenya.

samorobo:
I gave you a a video- moving pics, and yet you still ask me for a pics. If the pics could not show in a video then you expect it to show in a pics.


Secondly I don’t know what problem you have with the mosque. It’s located in Abuja so it’s must keep showing. If you don’t like it then pls kindly proceed to hitting your head on the wall or building your own to feel better . Either way the mosque stays

Thanks for confirming that Abuja is only mosque and WTC. Outside those two buildings Abuja is just like planned Port Harcourt.

vankelvin:
Don't mind these Mumu people

Those 12 stories have remained like this for over a decade now.

It doesn't seem like it will be completed anytime soon

Thanks for this 👏👏👏. Look how the walls are.