AAK Stories

AAK attributes cracks in Mombasa building teetering on collapse to structural failures
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 04, 2025

Authorities in Mombasa have warned residents to stay clear of the area as demolition experts assess the best approach to safely bring down the comprom...

Slowdown hits construction sector as fewer buildings being approved in Nairobi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

Industry analysts suggest that the decline in new building projects is primarily driven by expectations of reduced demand in the coming months.

Architects association for reforms to enhance building safety after fatal slab collapse
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 14, 2025

AAK is urging authorities to enforce stricter safety measures and impose harsher penalties for non-compliance to prevent future tragedies.

Grim picture of urban safety as 688 unsafe structures flagged in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 10, 2024

While Nairobi has demolished 119 unsafe permanent structures, 10 more are slated for removal following further testing.

Architects demand action after tragic sewer line accident in Shauri Moyo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 14, 2024

The association insisted that the contractor be identified and held accountable for the resulting deaths and injuries.

Afnaan Homes launches construction of Kawaakib Residence in Parklands
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 02, 2024

The 18-floor building will have two, three, and four-bedroom units, costing $95,000, $128,250, and $142,500, respectively.

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