Ten of the tallest buildings within Nairobi

Kenya has grown both economically and infrastructure are is being constructed all over, making it one of the major hubs for businesses in Africa.

A good number of building have been erected and here are some of the tallest buildings in Nairobi.

1. UAP Old Mutual Towers

Well known UAP towers which is the tallest building in Kenya is 163 meters high. It is a 33 story office complex.

2. Times tower

The 140 meter building is the second tallest building in Kenya. It is also the New Central Bank Tower and it's an office building.

3. Kenyatta International Convention Centre

It is one of the tallest building in Nairobi with a a height of 105 meters. It is located in the heart of Nairobi and is well known for the kind of conferences that are usually held there.

The helipad on top has also been loved by many Kenyans because of the beautiful views of the city.

4. Social Security House

The building is the last tall building to be over 100 meters high. It has a height of 103 meters.

5. I & M Bank Tower

If you have been in Nairobi then one thing for sure you haven't missed this building. The beautiful blue building stands erect in the CBD and outshines the other buildings in its proximity.

It has a height of 99 meters.

6. KCB Plaza

The Kenya Commercial Bank of Kenya is also a building which is breathtaking. It also has a height of 99 meters.

7. Nyayo House

The Nyayo house building is famous for the tight security around it. It is also well know for the Nyayo chamber in it one of the most feared places in Kenya.

It has various offices like for immigration  and has a height of 84 meters.

8. Cooperative Bank House

The building that at some point got affected due to a terrorist attack on the former location of the American embassy in Nairobi has also stood tall over the years. It has a height of 82 meters.

9. National Bank House

The National Bank of Kenya also stands tall when it comes to tall buildings in Kenya and is also one of the oldest .

It has a height of 82 meters.

10. Anniversary Towers

It is a 26 story building which is opposite the University of Nairobi on University way Nairobi. Also has a good number of government offices.