The Real Estate Stakeholders Association (RESA) has refuted a report by an architects’ association claiming that 85 per cent of Kenyan buildings are substandard, calling the findings misleading and unsubstantiated. RESA stated that architects are involved in design and approval processes and had not raised compliance issues previously.

• RESA emphasized that such claims risk undermining public confidence and causing unnecessary panic within the real estate sector.
• Spokesperson Perminus Kariuki of Nyota Njema Real Estate highlighted that the statement unfairly targets the entire sector.
• Chairman Dr Chrispus Wachira of Almond Properties affirmed members' compliance with construction laws, mentioning internal self-regulation and mandatory display of compliance certificates.
• RESA also disassociated itself from allegations of money laundering, with Vice Chairperson Zuena Wambui stating the association does not condone illicit financial activities.