List of Tallest Buildings in Eldoret Town. Eldoret is a principal town in the Rift Valley region of Kenya and serves as the capital of Uasin Gishu County. The town is colloquially known as ‘Sisibo’. As per the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census, Eldoret is the fifth most populated urban area in the country after Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru , Kisumu and Ruiru. Lying south of the Cherangani Hills, the local elevation varies from about 2100 meters at the airport to more than 2700 meters in nearby areas (7000–9000 feet). The population was 289,380 in the 2009 Census, and it is currently the fastest growing town in Kenya with 475,716 people according to 2019 National Census. The name “Eldoret” is based on the Maasai word “eldore” meaning “stony river”; a reference to the bed of the Sosiani River (a tributary of the Nile), that runs through the city.
Eldoret town is arguably an economic hub for the entire North Rift region – from hosting among others an international airport, a regional pipeline as well as a key transit town for neighbouring countries – Uganda and South Sudan. List of Tallest Buildings in Eldoret Town
By now, I guess you know that Eldoret is the fastest growing town in Kenya, and currently the fourth most populated urban centre in the country after Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru and Ruiru with a population of over 475,000 people as per the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census.
Even though the town, which is the capital of Uasin Gishu County does not have many skyscrapers, there are a few worth mentioning. List of Tallest Buildings in Eldoret Town
Here is a short preview of the top tallest buildings in the city of champions:
Eldoret Daima Plaza (Moi University Pension Scheme Complex Towers), Eldoret
Moi University Pension Scheme Complex Tower At 26 floors and 70 meters tall, this is the tallest building in Kenya west of Nairobi and stands as a landmark of the town. It was built by the Moi University Pension Scheme and was opened in 2016
Moi University Pension Scheme Complex Tower 1
Moi University Pension Scheme Complex Tower 2
Waiganjo Street, Next to Eldoret Daima Towers
P.O. BOX: 2259-30100, Eldoret, Kenya
Tel.: +254 53 20262033, 2061996, 2062806
Mobile: +254 707 199 100
Email: info@mups.co.ke
Website: https://mups.co.ke/
The Kerio Valley Development Authority Plaza (KVDA- Plaza), Eldoret
Before MUPS, the KVDA Plaza used to be the tallest building in Eldoret town. Constructed at a total cost of almost Ksh. 400million, KVDA- Plaza is 14 storied and currently the second tallest building in Eldoret. KVDA- Plaza has an international conference center fitted with modern gadgets. The conference center has a huge capacity that can hold more than 400 people at the same time. The top floor of the building is stadium shaped.
KVDA Plaza hosts offices for a number of government institutions such as the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), Communication Authority (CA), The Commission on Administrative Justice (The Ombudsman), The Attorney General’s Office, NACADA offices as well as a number of county offices and the headquarters of KVDA.
KVDA- Plaza is located in the heart of the Eldoret town, which is in Uasin Gishu County. Some of the features that the building offers are ample parking, adequate security with CCTVs installed both inside the building as well as outside the building, modern internet connection, and an automatic generator in case of a power shortage.
K.V.D.A Plaza, Oloo Street, Eldoret
Telephone: +254 (053) 206 3361-2
Email: info@kvda.go.ke
Website: https://kvda.go.ke/
Kiptagich House, Eldoret
This building has for a long time been linked to former President Daniel Moi’s family. It has the same height and number of floors as that of White Castle – 9 floors and 31 metres high.
Kiptagich House hosts some of the key government installations in Eldoret town – Central Bank and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) North Rift regional offices. The building also hosts one of the two Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) branches in the town. It is located just towards the end of Eldoret CBD, also along the highway.
Address: Opposite Guardian Bank, Eldoret – Kitale Rd, Eldoret, Kenya
The White Castle building, Eldoret
The White Castle is about 31 meters high and consists of nine floors. It is the third tallest building in Eldoret town. Although it is among the oldest structures in town- constructed back in 1980- White Castle houses one of the largest Motels in town- Eldoret, the White Castle Motel. The motel is known to offer friendly environment to both tourists and business travelers visiting the town and the surrounding areas. All rooms in this building are comfortably furnished, and fitted with modern facilities such as telephones, TVs, and comfortable beds. Some facilities that are offered at white castle include; a satellite TV, Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and parking.
About Eldoret White Castle Motel
Eldoret White Castle Motel is one of the largest hotels in Eldoret City, and offers a large number of rooms and a conference facility. The hotel offers a friendly stay ideal for business travellers and tourist visiting the city and its surrounding attractions. The rooms are all comfortably furnished and fitted with modern facilities, comfortable beds, TVs and telephone. Some rooms are available with views of the city.
The hotel restaurant is where guest can enjoy their breakfast which is included in the rate. This restaurant also offers a selection of national and international cuisine for lunch and dinner.
National Bank Building, Eldoret
This is a building that houses the National Bank, Eldoret branch among other offices. It is located next to the Uasin Gishu County Government headquarters – along the Uganda Road, and is at the centre of a controversy over the county’s plan to purchase it at a cost of over Sh500 million. National Bank is the fifth tallest building in Eldoret with 6 floors with a height of 21 meters.
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