Building approvals Nairobi Stories

Experts warn of Nairobi high-rise crisis as illegal buildings undermine safety, oversight
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

Professional groups expressed concerns that the city’s development control processes have weakened and that political interference has led to bypassin...

Relief for contractors after City Hall cuts building approval timeline to two weeks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 20, 2025

The move aims to eliminate bureaucratic delays that have long frustrated developers, increased costs, and stalled projects.

Duale vows to ensure strict scrutiny of building approvals in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2024

Duale expressed deep concerns about the uncontrolled developments that have become a hallmark of Nairobi's skyline.

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