City ready for skyscrapers but where's supporting infrastructure

Britam Tower in Upper Hill, Nairobi, which has 31 floors is among the tallest buildings in Kenya. [File, Standard]

Renowned town planner Mairura Omwenga says Nairobi may not be ready yet for this kind of highrise development, arguing that the city is not just about buildings but an integration of many elements.

There must be supportive infrastructure and utilities, he says. Omwenga notes the rising population in Nairobi has led to increased motor traffic, meaning there must be a supportive transport system in place.