Nairobi Governor Vows to Crack Down on Illegal Construction

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced a crackdown on illegal construction in the city after a building collapsed in Eastleigh.

The governor revealed that the collapsed building had no approved construction plan, with an application for a 15-storey building with a basement never granted.

Investigations Underway

Sakaja has called for investigations into all professionals linked to the project, including the architect, physical planner, and engineering firm.

The governor also expressed concern over delays in prosecuting construction-related offences, with over 200 files pending at the Director of Public Prosecutions’ office.