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January 11, 2026
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NCA Blames Formwork System Failure for Fatal Karen Building Collapse

NCA Blames Formwork System Failure for Fatal Karen Building Collapse

NCA revealed that the project was not registered with the Authority, a mandatory requirement for all construction works in Kenya. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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A residential building under construction in Karen, Nairobi, collapsed, killing two people and injuring several others. The National Construction Authority (NCA) attributed the collapse to a formwork system failure during concrete casting.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday at approximately 4:30 p.m. at Plot No. 12882/197 along Ngong View Lane.
  • Maurice Oketch, Executive Director of the NCA, stated that the project was not registered with the authority, a mandatory requirement in Kenya.
  • The collapse resulted in two fatalities, two critically injured, and seven others with minor injuries.

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