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Following the collapse of a 16-storey building in South C, Nairobi, on January 2, the Directorate of Public Prosecutions gave Inspector General of Police Dougas Kanja a seven-day deadline to investigate. Investigations revealed the structure, which had been flagged multiple times, grossly violated approved building plans. The government has hinted at the potential deregistration of the architect if they are deemed criminally liable. The incident prompted Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson to renew calls for county governments to regain prosecutorial powers to curb rogue developers. The collapse has highlighted issues of professional negligence and substandard practices in Kenya's construction industry.
The Kenyan government has hinted at the potential deregistration of the architect responsible for the collapsed South C building in Nairobi if deemed criminally liable. This decision follows investigations revealing that the 16-storey structure grossly violated approved building plans.
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Following the collapse of a 14-storey building in South C, Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has renewed calls for county governments to regain prosecutorial powers. He argues this is crucial for curbing rogue developers and enforcing building regulations, as cases against violators often stall in prosecution despite county enforcement actions.
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The collapse of a 16-storey building under construction in Nairobi's South C Estate on January 2, 2026, has highlighted the critical issue of professional negligence and substandard practices in Kenya's construction industry. This incident follows closely on the heels of another building in Parklands discovered with cracked columns in December 2025, prompting calls for urgent reforms.
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Following the collapse of a 16-storey building in South C, Nairobi, on Friday, January 2, the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has given Inspector General of Police Dougas Kanja seven days to investigate the incident. The building had been flagged multiple times by the Nairobi County Government for infractions.
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