UAP Tower, Commercial skyscraper in Upper Hill district, Nairobi, Kenya.
UAP Tower is a skyscraper in the Upper Hill district of Nairobi that rises 163 meters high. The building features a two-tone facade and a transparent pyramid-shaped crown at the top with a protruding antenna.
The tower was built after a planning phase from 2009 to 2011 and completed in 2015. The structure marked a turning point in East African architecture and set new standards for commercial buildings in the region.
The tower anchors Nairobi's business district and shapes how the city looks from many angles. Its distinctive silhouette stands out among surrounding structures and draws attention from across the city.
The interior is mainly designed for office spaces and accommodates many companies. The building has adequate parking facilities on-site for visitors and employees.
The building incorporated specialized construction components from international sources in its design. These materials, including custom aluminum elements, gave the structure distinctive technical qualities during construction.
Location: Nairobi
Inception: 2015
Official opening: July 5, 2015
Floors above the ground: 33
Height: 163 m
GPS coordinates: -1.30056,36.81306
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:41
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