The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved charges against former Nairobi County planning chief Patrick Analo Akivaga and over 80 other individuals, including developers and construction professionals, in connection with the deadly collapse of Manzil Towers in South C, Nairobi.

• The collapse on January 2, 2026, resulted in the deaths of two people.
• Patrick Analo Akivaga, the former Chief Officer for Urban Planning, faces charges of abuse of office and neglect of official duty.
• Charges approved by the DPP include manslaughter, abuse of office, neglect of official duty, and document-related offences, following revelations of ignored stop orders and exceeding approved plans.

Nairobi County officials, developers, and professionals will face criminal charges following the collapse of Manzil Towers in South C, which claimed the lives of two security guards.

• The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved charges including manslaughter and abuse of office.
• Among those facing charges is Patrick Analo Akivaga, an official who was also arrested during a raid uncovering over Sh65 million in cash.
• The collapse occurred on January 2, 2026, and investigations revealed a structural failure that led to a six-day search and recovery operation.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved criminal charges, including manslaughter, against public officials, developers, and professionals following the collapse of Manzil Towers in South C, Nairobi, on January 2, 2026.

• Charges include manslaughter, abuse of office, and neglect of official duty.
• Key suspect identified: Patrick Analo Akivaga, facing charges for Abuse of Office and Neglect of Official Duty.
• The collapse tragically resulted in the loss of two lives.