Hass Petroleum Group has signed a Ksh20 billion deal with China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSEC) to construct a 67-floor building in Nairobi’s Upper Hill, which will be Africa’s tallest building.
At over 300 metres high, Hass Towers will tower over Nairobi’s skyscrapers and take the Africa record from South Africa’s Carlton Centre, which stands at 223 metres. Hass Towers, an iconic mixed-use development will open its doors in 2020 and will consist of Grade A offices, a five-star Hilton Hotel, plus a luxury retail and entertainment complex.
The China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) is currently ranked the largest construction company in the world with an integrated construction and real estate conglomerate covering housing construction, international contracting, real estate development and investment, infrastructure construction and investment, prospecting and design
“CSCEC went through a rigorous tender system which they won over ten international companies including European, Turkish as well as other Chinese competitors. Hass Group awarding the contract to CSCEC demonstrates a stronger growing economic partnership between the Chinese Government and the Kenyan Government,” said Hass Petroleum Group chairman Mr Abdinassir Hassan.
Construction will begin in April with the building’s completion slated for 2020.
“This will be the tallest building in Africa and a landmark in Kenya. It is sure to drive regional development, promote economic growth, and attract more investment and tourism into Kenya. China State Construction understands the importance of this grand project and is honoured to be chosen as the main contractor,” noted Li Mingguang, Vice President of CSCEC Overseas Operations.
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