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March 19, 2026
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Sakaja Issues New Construction Guidelines After Westlands Building Collapse

Sakaja Issues New Construction Guidelines After Westlands Building Collapse

New construction rules are targeting a key loophole used by developers, as Nairobi county moves to tighten oversight in the building sector...

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Following a 22-storey building collapse in Westlands on Wednesday, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has introduced new construction guidelines to enhance oversight and accountability.

  • Professionals removed from a construction site must now formally notify the county government and their respective regulatory bodies.
  • Affected professional associations include the Architectural Association of Kenya, Institution of Surveyors of Kenya, and the Engineers Board of Kenya.
  • This measure targets developers who dismiss qualified professionals after securing project approvals, potentially compromising building standards.

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