List of tallest buildings in Kampala

There are over 15 buildings in Kampala

Kampala

Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...

, with over ten stories in height. This list ranks Kampala skyscrapers, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. An equal sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed, or is expected to be completed.

Rank	Name	Floors	Year	Notes
1	Kampala Intercontinental Hotel Kampala Intercontinental Hotel Kampala Intercontinental Hotel is a hotel, under construction, in Kampala, Uganda's capital city.-Location:The hotel is located on Nakasero Hill, the most prestigious location in Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that county...	34	2014	Also referred to as Kingdom Hotel Kampala, the development will include a 250-room 34-story hotel tower, a conference center that can accommodate over 3,000 delegates, parking space for over 1,500 vehicles and rentable retail and office space, measuring in excess of 90000 square metre.
2	Pension Towers National Social Security Fund (Uganda) The National Social Security Fund is a semi-government agency responsible for the collection, safekeeping, responsible investment and distribution of retirement funds from employees of the private sector in Uganda, who are not covered by the Government Retirement Scheme...	25	2017	Under development since the early 2000s, the office complex consists of three interconnected towers; one central tower of 25 stories in height, flanked on either side by an eight-story tower. Office space in all three towers will measure in excess of 59410 square metre. Parking for over 500 vehicles will be providedd in the development.
3	Kampala Hilton Hotel Kampala Hilton Hotel Kampala Hilton Hotel is a hotel, under construction, in Kampala, Uganda's capital city.-Location:The hotel is located on Nakasero Hill Road in Nakasero, Kampala's most prestigious location. The building is being erected on a site that was previously occupied by the state's television stations...	24	2015	Under construction since 2007, this hotel is located on top of Nakasero Hill Nakasero Nakasero is the hill where the central business district of Kampala is located. Kampala is Uganda's capital and largest city.-Location:Nakasero is bordered by Mulago to the north, Makerere to the northwest, Old Kampala to the west, Namirembe and Mengo to the southwest, Nsambya to the south, Kibuli... , which measures 1240 metres (4,068.2 ft) above sea level, at the base of the Kampala Hilton Hotel Kampala Hilton Hotel Kampala Hilton Hotel is a hotel, under construction, in Kampala, Uganda's capital city.-Location:The hotel is located on Nakasero Hill Road in Nakasero, Kampala's most prestigious location. The building is being erected on a site that was previously occupied by the state's television stations... ., the Hilton hotel chain had twenty-five operational properties in Africa Africa Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area... , with another sixteen (16), still in development.
4=	Workers' House National Social Security Fund (Uganda) The National Social Security Fund is a semi-government agency responsible for the collection, safekeeping, responsible investment and distribution of retirement funds from employees of the private sector in Uganda, who are not covered by the Government Retirement Scheme...	20	2001	This building serves as the headquarters of the National Social Security Fund National Social Security Fund (Uganda) The National Social Security Fund is a semi-government agency responsible for the collection, safekeeping, responsible investment and distribution of retirement funds from employees of the private sector in Uganda, who are not covered by the Government Retirement Scheme...
4=	Stanbic Bank North Tower Stanbic Bank (Uganda) Limited Stanbic Bank Limited is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the commercial banks licensed by Bank of Uganda, the national banking regulator.-Overview:...	20	1970	Following the acquisition of Uganda Commercial Bank Uganda Commercial Bank Uganda Commercial Bank Ltd was a Ugandan government-owned bank, and the largest financial institution in the country. In 2001 the bank was privatised and merged into Stanbic Bank Limited.-History:... in 2005, Stanbic Bank Uganda Stanbic Bank (Uganda) Limited Stanbic Bank Limited is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the commercial banks licensed by Bank of Uganda, the national banking regulator.-Overview:... disposed of the former UCB House and relocated to the twin towers formerly known as Crested Towers, renaming them Stanbic Bank North Tower Stanbic Bank (Uganda) Limited Stanbic Bank Limited is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the commercial banks licensed by Bank of Uganda, the national banking regulator.-Overview:... and Stanbic Bank Sorth Tower Stanbic Bank (Uganda) Limited Stanbic Bank Limited is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the commercial banks licensed by Bank of Uganda, the national banking regulator.-Overview:... .
6	Mapeera House Mapeera House Mapeera House is a building under construction in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.-Location:The skyscraper is located on Kampala Road, the main business street in Kampala. This location lies within the central business district of Uganda's capital city...	17	2012	When completed in 2012, the building will house the headquarters and main branch of Centenary Bank Centenary Bank Centenary Bank is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the twenty-three licensed commercial banks in the country.-Overview:The bank is a mid-sized financial services provider in Uganda. It is primarily involved in the promotion of development through loans to rural farmers, processors of... , the largest indigineous commercial bank Commercial bank After the implementation of the Glass–Steagall Act, the U.S. Congress required that banks engage only in banking activities, whereas investment banks were limited to capital market activities. As the two no longer have to be under separate ownership under U.S... in Uganda Uganda Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by... , with an asset base valued at apprroximately US$345 million in December 2010.
7=	Uganda House	16	1980	Owned and operated by the Milton Obote Foundation, a private, for-profit organisation. The building houses the national headquarters of the Uganda People's Congress Uganda People's Congress The Uganda People's Congress is a political party in Uganda.Uganda People's Congress was founded in 1960 by Milton Obote, who led the country to Independence and later served two presidential terms under the party's banner... (UPC), one of Uganda's political parties.
7=	Cham Towers	16	1979	Formerly known as UCB House Uganda Commercial Bank Uganda Commercial Bank Ltd was a Ugandan government-owned bank, and the largest financial institution in the country. In 2001 the bank was privatised and merged into Stanbic Bank Limited.-History:... , the building was purchased by real-estate mogul, Karim Hirji in the mid 2000s, following the purchase of UCB by Standard Bank of South Africa Standard Bank of South Africa The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited is one of South Africa's largest financial services groups. It operates in 30 countries around the world, including 17 in Africa.-History:... , forming Stanbic Bank Uganda Stanbic Bank (Uganda) Limited Stanbic Bank Limited is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the commercial banks licensed by Bank of Uganda, the national banking regulator.-Overview:...
9=	Kampala Sheraton Hotel Kampala Sheraton Hotel -Location:The hotel sits on the southwestern slopes of Nakasero Hill, in Kampala, the capital of Uganda.. The coordinates of the Kampala Sheraton Hotel are:0° 18' 59.40"N, 32° 35' 0.60"E .‎-History:...	14	1965	Opened as the Apollo Hotel in 1965, the building has canged names many times. In 1999, Middle Eastern investors won the rights to lease the hotel from the Government of Uganda and manage it for the next 25 years. The investors won a franchise from Sheraton Hotels and Resorts Sheraton Hotels and Resorts Sheraton Hotels and Resorts is Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide's largest and second oldest brand . Starwood's headquarters are in White Plains, New York.-Sheraton history:... to use the Sheraton name on the establishment.
9=	Diamond Trust Building Diamond Trust Bank (Uganda) Limited -Overwiew:As of November 2011, the bank is a fast-growing, medium-sized, banking institution, providing commercial banking services to individuals and small-to-medium-sized corporate clients...	14	1970	Completed in the 1970's, the building serves as the headquarters of Diamond Trust Bank Uganda.
9=	Imperial Royale Hotel Imperial Royale Hotel -Location:The Imperial Royale Hotel is located on Kintu Road, on Nakasero Hill, in the heart of one of Kampala's most exclusive neighborhoods. Nearby landmarks include the Kampala Sheraton Hotel, the 5-star Kampala Serena Hotel and Kampala Speke Hotel...	14	2007	A member of the Imperial Hotels Group Imperial Hotels Group Imperial Hotels Group is a hotel conglomerate, based in Uganda, with operations in Kampala and Entebbe. The Group privately owned, with substantial ownership in the hands of Karim Hirji, one of the wealthiest individuals in Uganda.-Overview:... , this hotel served as the media center during the 2007 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, , is a biennial summit meeting of the heads of government from all Commonwealth nations. Every two years the meeting is held in a different member state, and is chaired by that nation's respective Prime Minister or President, who becomes the... (CHOGM), held in Kampala Kampala Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen... , Uganda Uganda Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by... .
12=	Stanbic Bank South Tower Stanbic Bank (Uganda) Limited Stanbic Bank Limited is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the commercial banks licensed by Bank of Uganda, the national banking regulator.-Overview:...	10	1970	Following the acquisition of Uganda Commercial Bank Uganda Commercial Bank Uganda Commercial Bank Ltd was a Ugandan government-owned bank, and the largest financial institution in the country. In 2001 the bank was privatised and merged into Stanbic Bank Limited.-History:... in 2005, Stanbic Bank Uganda Stanbic Bank (Uganda) Limited Stanbic Bank Limited is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the commercial banks licensed by Bank of Uganda, the national banking regulator.-Overview:... disposed of the former UCB House and relocated to the twin towers formerly known as Crested Towers, renaming them Stanbic Bank North Tower Stanbic Bank (Uganda) Limited Stanbic Bank Limited is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the commercial banks licensed by Bank of Uganda, the national banking regulator.-Overview:... and Stanbic Bank Sorth Tower Stanbic Bank (Uganda) Limited Stanbic Bank Limited is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the commercial banks licensed by Bank of Uganda, the national banking regulator.-Overview:... .
12=	Golf View Towers	10	2007
12=	Amamu House	10	2001	Contains rentable office and retail space.
12=	Communications House	10	1999
12=	DFCU House DFCU Group The Development Finance Company of Uganda Group, commonly referred to as the DFCU Group, is a financial services company in Uganda.-Overview:...	10	2018	When completed, the building will house the headquarters of DFCU Group DFCU Group The Development Finance Company of Uganda Group, commonly referred to as the DFCU Group, is a financial services company in Uganda.-Overview:... and the main branch of DFCU Bank DFCU Bank DFCU Bank, commonly known as DFCU, but whose full name is Development Finance Company of Uganda Bank Limited, is a commercial bank in Uganda... . Underground and surface parking will be availed, as well as rentable, retail and office space on several levels.
12=	Rwenzori Towers	10	2015	The complex is currently under development. When completed in 2015, it will contain approximately 12000 square metre of office space and about 3000 square metre of retail space, arranged around a self-contained courtyard with water features. About 400 individual car parking spaces will be incorporated in the development.

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