Professional bodies in Nairobi's construction sector have accused powerful individuals within Governor Johnson Sakaja's administration of interfering with the building approval process, leading to the approval of illegal buildings and potential safety risks.

• Nairobi county government officials are accused of ignoring repeated complaints from key stakeholders.
• Professional bodies like the Institution of Engineers of Kenya, Institution of Surveyors of Kenya, and the Architectural Association of Kenya have raised concerns.
• Allegations include deliberate interference with the online building approval system to facilitate manual processes and the questionable composition of the Urban Planning Technical Committee.