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A residential building collapsed in South C, Nairobi. According to Kenya's Lands Cabinet Secretary, Alice Wahome, the collapse was likely caused by the owner illegally adding four extra floors beyond the approved plans. She confirmed the relevant departments permitted the initial construction. CS Geoffrey Ruku monitored the rescue and recovery efforts at the site, where a multi-agency team is working to clear debris. An operation to rescue a victim was reported to be underway, with rescue efforts continuing for a second day after the incident.
CS Geoffrey Ruku has monitored the rescue and recovery efforts at a collapsed building in South C, where a multi-agency team is working to clear debris and account for those affected. The operation is ongoing as authorities continue to assess the situation.
Kenya's Lands Cabinet Secretary, Alice Wahome, confirmed that the residential building which collapsed in South C, Nairobi, had been illegally extended by four floors beyond the approved plans.
Kenya's Lands and Housing Minister, Alice Wahome, suggests that the collapse of a building in South C was likely caused by the owner illegally adding four extra floors. This admission comes as the minister acknowledges that relevant departments permitted the initial construction.