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March 21, 2026

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Nairobi County and State agencies put on the spot over rising building collapses

Nairobi County and State agencies put on the spot over rising building collapses..

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The grassroots economic justice movement Mtetezi has strongly criticized Nairobi County and national authorities for a string of fatal building collapses, accusing them of systemic failure rather than isolated incidents.

The movement cited recent collapses in Westlands (claiming at least one life), Shauri Moyo (claiming four lives), South C, and Karen.
Mtetezi Chairperson Francis Awino highlighted deep-rooted institutional failures in planning, approval, and enforcement of building standards.
Mtetezi called for transparency from Governor Johnson Sakaja and regulatory bodies like the National Construction Authority and the Engineers Board of Kenya regarding affected projects and professionals.

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