Building approvals Nairobi Stories

Nairobi launches crackdown on unapproved buildings with regularisation drive
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning, Patrick Analo, said the initiative is designed to bring order to the city’s real estate sector by ap...

Lavington residents back court ruling ordering Sakaja to fix Nairobi zoning gaps on high-rise buildings
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 22, 2025

In January this year, the Environment and Land Court (ELC) capped developments along Rhapta Road at 16 floors, relying on the draft 2021 Nairobi City...

Engineers raise alarm over delays, graft in Nairobi structural plan approvals
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 14, 2025

IEK President Eng Shammah Kiteme expressed deep frustration over the county's failure to act on engineering and construction-related submissions.

Nairobi County admits building violations by city's high-rise buildings
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 13, 2025

The county has issued innumerable stay orders to the developers whose construction activities were in breach.

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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