Visible cracks and crumbling walls in Nairobi CBD buildings are causing fear as heavy rains lead to flooding and raise concerns about structural safety.

• MCAs are pushing for investigations into buildings showing signs of structural weakness, such as the one at Mfangano Street and Sheikh Karume Street.
• A previous warning in January estimated that 85 per cent of buildings in Nairobi are unsafe, following several fatal collapses in recent months.
• The Nairobi County Assembly is being urged to examine compliance documents and enforcement measures for existing CBD infrastructure.

Several vehicles plunged into an unmarked trench on University Way on Friday night, causing outrage against the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) following overnight flooding.

• At least 7 vehicles reportedly slid into the unmarked ditch near Anniversary Towers.
• Motorists are accusing KeNHA of negligence due to the lack of warning signs for the hazard.
• The incident occurred amidst heavy rainfall that caused widespread flooding across Nairobi.

Nairobi County demolished public lavatories and adjacent businesses near the National Archives overnight on Friday, March 20, sparking outrage among local traders and residents.

• The demolition destroyed the structure housing toilets and shoe shiner stalls, leaving some traders unable to operate.
• The action was reportedly taken by Nairobi County as part of a restructuring effort and to improve drainage following recent catastrophic flooding.
• Concerns have been raised about the loss of a busy public facility, with increased foot traffic expected at alternative toilets, and viral speculation about the reasons for the specific demolition.