Construction of Africa’s tallest building runs into headwinds

An artistic impression of Watamu's Palm Exotica beach building in Kilifi County.[Courtesy,Standard]

If all goes according to plan, Giussepe Moscarino, an Italian veterinarian will invest Sh28 billion in the construction of what will be Africa’s tallest structure in Watamu, Kilifi.

Dubbed Palm Exotjca, the 61-storey structure will defy gravity and rise to a height of 380 metres.