Engineers blame collapsed buildings on rogue developers, regulatory gaps

A series of building collapses in Nairobi has been attributed by engineers to developer negligence and gaps in regulatory oversight, rather than a lack of engineering competence.

MoH warns on building collapse risk as rains persist

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has issued a stark warning regarding the increased risk of building collapses due to the persistent March–April–May long rains in Kenya.

Sakaja Issues New Construction Guidelines After Westlands Building Collapse

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

One dead, 4 injured as building collapses in Kericho county

Expert Warns Over-Drilling of Boreholes Could Collapse Nairobi Buildings

Unregulated and excessive borehole drilling in Nairobi is creating underground voids, significantly increasing the risk of building collapses, warns hydrogeologist Dr Florence Jerotich Tanui. This practice, driven by persistent water shortages, is depleting aquifers and destabilizing the city's brittle volcanic rock foundations.

Ministry Issues Advisory Over Building Collapses After Nairobi Floods

The Ministry of Health has issued a warning about increased risks of building collapses during the current March-April-May (MAM) long rains, urging public vigilance and safety measures.