Manzil Towers Collapse: Public officials, developers face manslaughter charges

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved criminal charges against a number of public officials, developers, and professionals in connection with the collapse of Manzil Towers in South C, Nairobi, on 2 January 2026. In a press statement, the Office of the Director of..

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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved criminal charges, including manslaughter, against public officials, developers, and professionals following the collapse of Manzil Towers in South C, Nairobi, on January 2, 2026.

Charges include manslaughter, abuse of office, and neglect of official duty.
Key suspect identified: Patrick Analo Akivaga, facing charges for Abuse of Office and Neglect of Official Duty.
The collapse tragically resulted in the loss of two lives.

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