| DFCU House | |
|---|---|
  Location within Kampala | |
| General information | |
| Type | Commercial |
| Location | 26 Kyaddondo Road Kampala, Uganda |
| Coordinates | 0°19′36″N32°34′56″E / 0.326668°N 32.582223°E |
| Construction started | September 2011 |
| Completed | December 2013 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 10 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Symbion International |
DFCU House [lower-alpha 1] is a building in Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. [1]
The building is located at 26 Kyaddondo Road, at the corner with Kafu Road, on Nakasero Hill, an upscale neighborhood in the central business district of Kampala. [2] The coordinates of DFCU House are 0°19'36.0"N, 32°34'56.0"E (Latitude:0.326668; Longitude:32.582223). [3]
DFCU House houses the headquarters of DFCU Group and the main branch of DFCU Bank. As of December 2017, DFCU Bank was the second-largest commercial bank in Uganda by assets, with total assets in excess of UGX:3 trillion (US$800 million). [4] [5]
The building rises approximately 118.65 feet (36 m) above ground, with ten office floors. Space that is not used by the DFCU Group, is available for rent to commercial tenants. [1] [6]
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