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March 21, 2026
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Fear as Cracks Emerge in Nairobi CBD Buildings Amid Heavy Rains

Fear as Cracks Emerge in Nairobi CBD Buildings Amid Heavy Rains

Already, several building collapses in Nairobi this year have claimed at least 10 people and injured scores of others and the ongoing rains have exacerbated the situation...

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Visible cracks and crumbling walls in Nairobi CBD buildings are causing fear as heavy rains lead to flooding and raise concerns about structural safety.

  • MCAs are pushing for investigations into buildings showing signs of structural weakness, such as the one at Mfangano Street and Sheikh Karume Street.
  • A previous warning in January estimated that 85 per cent of buildings in Nairobi are unsafe, following several fatal collapses in recent months.
  • The Nairobi County Assembly is being urged to examine compliance documents and enforcement measures for existing CBD infrastructure.

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