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January 2, 2026
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Revealed: South C building was flagged three times before collapse, owner ignored warnings

Revealed: South C building was flagged three times before collapse, owner ignored warnings

Revealed: South C building was flagged three times before collapse, owner ignored warnings..

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A 16-story building in South C, Nairobi, collapsed on Friday, having been flagged at least three times by Nairobi City County enforcement teams for exceeding approved floors. The National Construction Authority (NCA) confirmed the project was non-compliant, and the developer's license had expired.

  • The building collapsed while under construction, reportedly reaching the 16th floor.
  • The developer, Abyan Consulting Limited, had its license, awarded on August 1, 2023, expire on July 31, 2024.
  • Warnings were issued in May, July, and December 2025; three individuals were arrested in July 2025 but released on Ksh. 20,000 cash bail.

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