Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is calling for county governments to regain prosecution powers following a building collapse in South C, which has fueled public outrage over illegal and substandard construction. He emphasized the need for accountability and a more efficient justice system for developers of unsafe structures.

• Governor Sakaja stated that county governments needing prosecution powers are crucial for addressing systemic failures in construction safety.
• He highlighted that under the current system, lack of direct prosecution authority leads to delays for county officials, allowing non-compliant developers to evade justice.
• Sakaja confirmed that developers would be held legally responsible through signed indemnities, but stressed, “Someone must pay for all this. Lives lost will not be returned.”
• Investigations will extend to buildings adjacent to collapsed structures to assess suitability, balancing safety concerns with caution against hasty demolitions.