Britam Towers’ structural works complete

British-American Investments Company Limited (Britam) has marked the completion of structural works for its 30-storey Britam Towers in Upper Hill, Nairobi with a ‘Topping Up’ ceremony.

During the ceremony, Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero set the final slab on the building.

Together with Britam Group Managing Director, Benson Wairegi, the Governor also signed a steel beam that will be erected on the building in indelible ink.

The ‘Topping Up’ ceremony, an ancient rite that marks completion of structural works, now paves way for the construction of the interior finish, as well as installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in the building.

Britam Towers is slated for completion in mid-2016.

Dr Kidero said: “The design enhances Nairobi’s position as a beautiful and internationally famous city.”

On his part, Wairegi said, “It is a huge boost to our property strategy. Property development remains a key strategic focus for Britam at the moment.

Britam Towers is a key flagship project of our property portfolio. We have ramped up our property team and already have a number of projects in the pipeline,” Wairegi added.

Britam has recently created a fully-fledged property division, headed by an assistant general manager, as the vehicle to deliver on the property strategy.

Britam Towers that spans 63,500 square meters of office and parking space. It is situated in Upper Hill, which is emerging as Nairobi’s financial district, serving as headquarters of several financial institutions and multinationals.