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June 7, 2026
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Architects go After ODPP in Manzil Building Collapse Case

Architects go After ODPP in Manzil Building Collapse Case

The move comes a day after ODPP approved charges against 37 individuals, including senior county officers and members of the Urban Planning Technical Committee (UPTC)...

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The Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) is condemning the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) for charging members of the Nairobi City County Urban Planning Technical Committee (UPTC) in the Manzil Tower collapse case.

  • 37 individuals, including county officials and architects, were charged by the ODPP in connection with the collapse.
  • The AAK argues that the UPTC is an advisory body with no approval authority, making the charges against them misplaced.
  • According to the AAK, statutory approval power rests with the County Executive Committee Member (CEC), who can override technical recommendations.

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