DP Kindiki Calls for Accountability in Construction Sector Amid Recent Building Collapses

His remarks come in the wake of recent tragic building collapses in Nairobi that have reignited concerns over construction standards and enforcement. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for greater accountability in Kenya's construction sector following recent fatal building collapses in Nairobi, emphasizing the critical need for strict compliance with safety standards.

A building collapse on January 10 near Karen Community Church killed at least two workers, with preliminary investigations pointing to substandard materials and poor workmanship.
DP Kindiki addressed the issue at State House Nairobi during a meeting with 5,500 Affordable Housing Program interns, highlighting their role in improving industry standards.
Another multi-storey building in South C also collapsed earlier in the month, prompting investigations into negligence.

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