The Kenyan Government has introduced stringent measures to enhance oversight of high-rise building constructions, addressing widespread concerns about urban planning, drainage, and regulatory enforcement.

• The National Building Code, 2024, implemented on March 31, 2025, sets updated standards for design, safety, drainage, and environmental compliance.
• A multi-agency framework involving the National Building Inspectorate (NBI), county governments, NEMA, and the NCA has been established to monitor compliance.
• Measures include intensified inspections, structural audits revealing significant non-compliance, and a proposed Integrated National E-Building Management System to improve coordination.