South C building collapse linked to non-compliant construction project

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 2 - A multi-storey building under construction in South C, Nairobi, that collapsed in the early hours of Friday, January 2, 2026, was Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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A multi-storey building under construction in South C, Nairobi, collapsed on Friday, January 2, 2026, and was confirmed non-compliant by the National Construction Authority (NCA) at the time of the incident.

The project was a proposed mixed-use development located on Muhoho Avenue, plot number 68/1306.
The NCA registered the project on November 8, 2023, and the contractor is registered under NCA 4 (Building Works).
The sole company director was identified as Yussuf Mohamed Yussuf.

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