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From URA Tower to Uganda House: Exploring Uganda’s Skyscrapers

Uganda’s growing skyline is reshaping how East Africa is viewed from above. These are the 10 tallest buildings redefining the capital.

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Uganda, often referred to as the “Pearl of Africa,” is located in the East African region and boasts a surprising number of skyscrapers, challenging the misconception that tall buildings are rare in African countries. In this article, we’ll rank and provide details about the top 10 skyscrapers in Uganda.

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  • Uganda Revenue Tower
  • Crested Towers: Tall Tower
  • Pension Towers
  • Mapeera House
  • The Pearl of Africa Hotel Kampala
  • Worker’s House
  • Cham Towers
  • Kampala Sheraton Hotel
  • Church House
  • Uganda House

Uganda Revenue Tower

  • Height: 79 meters
  • Floors: 22
  • Completion: 2019
  • Function: Government Office
  • Notable: Houses Uganda Revenue Authority headquarters and offices, costing approximately US$38 million (UGX: 139 billion) to build.

Crested Towers: Tall Tower

  • Height: 72.33 meters
  • Floors: 20
  • Completion: 1970
  • Function: Commercial Office
  • Notable: Owned by National Housing & Building Company Limited, housing Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited and the European Union Delegation offices.

Pension Towers

  • Height: Multi-story complex
  • Notable: Consists of three connected towers, with a 32-story centre tower and 10-story towers on either side, providing over 75,000 square meters of office space.

Mapeera House

  • Height: 68.71 meters
  • Floors: 19
  • Notable: Headquarters of Centenary Bank, the second-largest indigenous commercial bank in Uganda.
Uganda’s surprising skyscraper boom.

The Pearl of Africa Hotel Kampala

  • Height: 90 meters
  • Floors: 24
  • Completion: 2017
  • Function: Hotel
  • Notable: Located at a height of 1,240 meters (4,070 feet) above sea level on Nakasero Hill.
List of skyscrapers in uganda.

Worker’s House

  • Height: 72.33 meters
  • Floors: 20
  • Notable: Houses the National Social Security Fund’s headquarters.

Cham Towers

  • Height: 60.96 meters
  • Floors: 16
  • Notable: Previously known as UCB House, renamed after acquisition and renovation.

Kampala Sheraton Hotel

  • Height: 50.63 meters
  • Floors: 14
  • Notable: Underwent several name changes since its establishment in 1965.

Church House

  • Height: 54.25 meters
  • Floors: 15
  • Completion: June 2018
  • Function: Commercial Office
  • Notable: Owned by the Church of Uganda, providing space for their national headquarters.

Uganda House

  • Height: 60.96 meters
  • Floors: 16
  • Notable: Houses the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) headquarters.

    In conclusion, Uganda showcases a growing number of skyscrapers, challenging the notion that such structures are limited to continents like Europe and Asia. The country’s skyline is evolving, especially in city centers, reflecting a blend of modern architecture and economic growth.

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