NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 9 – Hass Petroleum Group has signed a deal with China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSEC) to construct the tallest building in Africa in Nairobi’s Upper Hill.
The Sh20 billion development is set to begin in April and will open its first doors in 2020.
Hass Towers will consist of Grade A offices, a five -star Hilton hotel, plus a luxury retail and entertainment complex.
The towers will be standing over 300 metres high with 67 storeys, taller than the current record holder, the Carlton Centre in South Africa at 50 floors and 223 metres tall.
“It has not been an easy road. 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, and is a testament to Kenya’s economic and political stability. This project will give CSCEC a majestic entry point into Africa,” said Hass Petroleum Group Chairman Abdinassir Ali Hassan.
CSEC 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.
“This will be the tallest building in Africa and become 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.
