Kenya, particularly its capital city Nairobi, has seen a surge in skyscraper construction over the years. Most of the tallest buildings in Kenya are found in Nairobi, the capital and largest city in the country. This article explores the tallest building in Kenya and the history and development of high-rise buildings in Nairobi.
Britam Tower in Nairobi
Britam Tower: An Architectural Marvel
Britam Tower is a 200.1-meter tall commercial building in Nairobi, Kenya, that is the tallest building in the country. The Britam Tower is a commercial building in Nairobi owned by British-American Investments Company (Britam). The building is the international headquarters of Britam. It also serves as the regional headquarters of the business conglomerate in East and Central Africa.
In July 2018, nearly one year after the building was completed, Britam, the skyscraper's owner-developer, began letting the building to prospective tenants. It has a unique prismatic shape that tapers from a square base to a narrower top. The building utilizes various sustainability features like renewable energy turbines, efficient lighting and water recycling to reduce its environmental impact.
It also has high-quality finishes, maximized floor plans and ample natural lighting to provide a healthy work environment for tenants.
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East and Central Africa’s tallest building- Britam Towers Aerial View 4K
The History of Towers in Nairobi
Nairobi's history of towers began with the IPS Building (1967), the Hilton Nairobi (1969), the NSSF Building (1973), and the Kenyatta International Conference Centre in 1974. Buildings in the city remained relatively short until the late 1960s when the city experienced its first skyscraper boom.
From 1960 to 1980, Nairobi witnessed a major expansion of skyscraper and high-rise construction. Many of the city's office towers were completed during this period, such as the New Central Bank Tower.
Nairobi City Skyline
Other Notable High-Rises in Kenya
In Nairobi, there are 18 buildings that stand taller than 80 metres (260 ft) and several under construction. Other towns in the country are starting to experience a surge in the construction of skyscrapers.
Here is a list of some of the tallest buildings in Kenya:
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| Building | Height (meters) |
|---|---|
| Britam Tower | 200.1 |
| UAP Old Mutual Tower | 163 |
| Kenyatta International Conference Centre | 105 |
This list ranks high-rises in Kenya that stand at least 65 metres (213 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.
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