Ombudsman seeks prosecution of City Hall officials over construction flaws

The Commission on Administrative Justice recommends legal action, compensation, and systemic reforms after Nairobi County officials were found culpable for irregular construction approvals in a property dispute involving Coldstone Investment and Khaleej Towers...

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The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), also known as the Ombudsman, has called for the prosecution of Nairobi City County officials following an investigation into irregular construction approvals. The recommendation comes after a property dispute between Coldstone Investment Limited and Khaleej Towers Limited, which exposed systemic irregularities and violations of planning laws.

The Ombudsman found senior and technical county officials culpable for approving unlawful development against the Physical and Land Use Planning Act, 2019.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is urged to initiate legal proceedings, while the Nairobi City County Public Service Board is recommended to take disciplinary action.
The investigation highlighted procedural flaws, including premature approvals and non-compliance with zoning regulations, leading to Coldstone Investment Limited suffering material and operational losses.

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