Ugandan property billionaire Sudhir Ruparelia has begun the next expansion of his Kingdom Kampala complex, unveiling plans for a 21-storey tower topped by a rooftop helipad in the heart of the capitals business district.
The project, described by people familiar with the development as phase two of the long running Kingdom Kampala build, is pitched as a premium mixed-use addition that plugs into the existing mall and office blocks. Architectural renders circulating in Kampala show a glass-heavy high-rise with landscaped terraces and a podium designed for retail and offices, positioning the site as a self-contained hub rather than a single-purpose building.
A helipad is the detail grabbing the attention. It is a rare feature in privately developed commercial real estate in Uganda, and it signals who the building is meant to court: visiting executives, investors, deal teams and the sort of guests who arrive with security protocols and tight schedules.
