Kisumu, the third-largest city in Kenya, is known for its rapidly growing skyline, with several modern skyscrapers. The city is the largest in western Kenya and the region surrounding Lake Victoria. Below are the ten tallest buildings in Kisumu as of 2025, highlighting the city’s architectural growth and development.
1. Mega Plaza Tower 1
- Height: 62.64 meters (205 ft)
- Floors: 17
- Year Completed: 2017
- Location: Oginga Odinga Street, Kisumu
- Description: The tallest building in Kisumu, Mega Plaza Tower 2 is a commercial space primarily used for offices. It covers a large area of approximately 250,000 square feet and is owned by Mega Properties Group.
2. Mega Plaza Tower 2
- Height: 62.00 meters (203 ft)
- Floors: 17
- Year Completed: 2017
- Location: Oginga Odinga Road, Kisumu
- Description: Right next to Mega Plaza Tower 2, this building also serves as a commercial space. Both towers are part of the same Mega Properties Group development project.
3. Prosperity House (Nyanza Provincial Headquarters)
- Height: 51.58 meters (169 ft)
- Floors: 14
- Year Completed: 1986
- Location: Awuor Otieno Road, Kisumu
- Description: Previously the headquarters of Nyanza Province, this government building now houses the Kisumu County offices and the Huduma Centre.
4. Varsity Plaza (Kenya National Assurance House)
- Height: 51 meters (167 ft)
- Floors: 14
- Location: Achieng’ Oneko Road, Kisumu
- Description: This building is primarily used by Maseno University as office space and classrooms, hence the nickname “Varsity Plaza.”
5. Re-insurance Plaza
- Height: 29.48 meters (97 ft)
- Floors: 8
- Year Completed: 1990s
- Location: New Station Road, Kisumu
- Description: A commercial building that offers office space for businesses and companies. It is owned by Kenya Reinsurance Corporation.
6. One Kentons Square
One Kenton is a modern commercial office building in Kisumu’s Central Business District. The building stands at 9 stories tall with a sleek, stunning glass exterior finish that’s made it one of the most photographed buildings in the city in the recent past.
7. East Africa Society Building
- Height: 29.4 meters (96 ft)
- Floors: 8
- Location: Oginga Odinga Road, Kisumu
- Description: One of the tallest institutional buildings in Kisumu, primarily used as office spaces. The building is managed by the East African Building Society.
8. Nairobi University Kisumu Campus New Building
- Height: 25.79 meters (85 ft)
- Floors: 7
- Year Completed: 2017
- Location: Oginga Odinga Street, Kisumu
- Description: A modern academic building used by the University of Nairobi for classrooms and administrative offices.
9. Sarova Imperial Hotel
- Height: 25.7 meters (84 ft)
- Floors: 7
- Location: Achieng’ Oneko Road, Kisumu
- Description: A luxury hotel in the heart of Kisumu’s central business district, owned by the Gilani family. It features accommodation, boardrooms, restaurants, and lounges.
10. Central Bank of Kenya (Kisumu Branch)
- Height: 18.42 meters (60 ft)
- Floors: 5
- Location: Achieng’ Oneko Road, Kisumu
- Description: The Kisumu branch of the Central Bank of Kenya, providing financial services and monetary regulation for the region.
11. Lake Basin Mall
- Height: 17.1 meters (56 ft)
- Floors: 3
- Year Completed: 2017
- Location: Junction of Northern Bypass and Kisumu-Kakamega Highway
- Description: The largest mall in the Western and Nyanza regions, it houses various businesses and is owned by the Lake Basin Development Authority.
Kisumu’s skyline continues to evolve as more high-rise buildings are constructed, showcasing its economic and infrastructural growth. These buildings reflect the city’s significance as a commercial hub in western Kenya.
