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Tallest Buildings in Nairobi Kenya

February 6, 2022 5:57 am

Ekai Kaoo

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Nairobi being the capital city of Kenya hosts the tallest buildings in the country all of which serve the needs of its citizens. The city has 10 buildings that have a height of over 80m.History of building tall buildings started becoming active in the city around the years of 1960 period that included the first skyscraper boom. It is during the period that many other buildings started to be constructed and continuing to expand till the present time. The following list provides some of the tallest buildings in Nairobi Kenya.

Times Tower

Also referred to us New Central Bank Complex, it is the tallest building in the country. Found in the interior Nairobi areas, the building is 140meteres with a total of 38major floors. It started to be constructed around the year 1997 and its today being used as a place for many business transactions. The building was further constructed by the help of good experts that have since seen it grow and serve the people of Kenya.

Kenyatta International Conference Centre

It is located in Nairobi and believed to be the second largest in the country. The building is 105meters with a total of about 32floors.It was constructed around the year 1974 and continues to be used for many public functions. Many music and drama festival activities take place inside the room. Furthermore, many international meetings also take place there.

Social Security House

Has a total of 28major floors with a height of 103m.The building’s construction commenced in the early years of 1973 and has continued to develop and many other modern day features are being incorporated into the building. As the name suggests, the building was constructed to be used for issues basing on security.

KCB Plaza

Located in Nairobi, the building has a total of 23floors and continues to develop each and every day. More modern ideas are being installed to make the building march with the standards of modern day construction. It commenced in the year 2001during which its construction began. The building is 99m high and serves the needs of people in the banking system.

Nyayo House

Also found in Nairobi, the building has a total of 27floors with a height of about 84meters.It started to be constructed around the year 1982.The building has since been used to accomplish major projects in the country hence serving and attending to the needs of Kenyans.

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Emerging from the athletic heartland of Rift Valley, Eka Kaoo was destined to have a relationship with sports. However, instead of lacing up running shoes, Eka picked up a pen, weaving narratives around the athletes who brought pride to Kenya.

Growing up, Eka was deeply inspired by the marathoners and middle-distance runners from his region, often finding himself amidst training camps and local races, absorbing stories of dedication, sweat, and sheer willpower.

Eka pursued his passion academically at a renowned university in Kenya, specializing in Sports Journalism. This formal education, combined with his intrinsic understanding of the Kenyan sporting ethos, allowed him to produce articles that resonated deeply with readers. His pieces, rich with local anecdotes and broad insights, began to get attention both within the university and in the national press.

Upon graduation, Eka became a sought-after name in sports journalism. His writings, spanning across various sports but with a soft corner for track and field, offered a fresh perspective, blending personal athlete stories with technical analyses.

Eka Kaoo's articles soon began appearing in international sports magazines and journals, elevating him to the status of an ambassador for Kenyan sports on the global stage. He covered major events like the Olympics and the World Championships, consistently providing readers with unique, Kenya-centric viewpoints.

Beyond his journalistic endeavors, Eka has been instrumental in organizing grassroots sports events in Kenya, aiming to unearth hidden talents and provide them with a platform to shine.

Today, as one of the leading voices in sports journalism in Africa, Eka Kaoo continues to champion the stories of athletes, always reminding the world of the heart, soul, and spirit of Kenyan sports.