Nairobi's trophy roster is anchored by UAP Old Mutual Tower, Britam Tower, The Pinnacle (planned).

  • UAP Old Mutual Tower — Upper Hill, 2015.
  • Britam Tower — Upper Hill, 2017.
  • The Pinnacle (planned) — Upper Hill, 2027.
  • GTC (Global Trade Centre) — Westlands, 2021.
  • Eden Square — Westlands, 2014.

Nairobi notable Class A buildings

Nairobi's trophy roster is anchored by UAP Old Mutual Tower, Britam Tower, The Pinnacle (planned).

TL;DR

  • UAP Old Mutual Tower — Upper Hill, 2015.
  • Britam Tower — Upper Hill, 2017.
  • The Pinnacle (planned) — Upper Hill, 2027.
  • GTC (Global Trade Centre) — Westlands, 2021.
  • Eden Square — Westlands, 2014.

Trophy roster

**UAP Old Mutual Tower** (Upper Hill), ~540k sqft, completed 2015. Tallest in Nairobi at delivery. **Britam Tower** (Upper Hill), ~590k sqft, completed 2017. 31-story Britam HQ; defines the Upper Hill skyline. **The Pinnacle (planned)** (Upper Hill), ~970k sqft, completed 2027. Future tallest in Africa (planned). **GTC (Global Trade Centre)** (Westlands), ~540k sqft, completed 2021. Mixed-use trophy. **Eden Square** (Westlands), ~220k sqft, completed 2014. Westlands mixed-use Class A with deep MNC tenancy.

Key facts

cityNairobi
countryKenya
regionEMEA
classARentLocal1300 KES/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$10/sqft/yr
vacancy21.4%
typicalLeaseYears5
typicalRentFreeMonths6
submarkets5
primeYieldPct9.8%
trophyBuildings5

Frequently asked questions

Which is the most prestigious Class A building in Nairobi?
UAP Old Mutual Tower is the most-cited trophy benchmark in the Nairobi market.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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