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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.

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...

Nairobi MCAs raise safety concerns over 'unsafe' highrise buildings ahead of short rains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 30, 2024

Kiamaiko MCA Joseph Ndung'u has pointed out safety concerns surrounding a six-storey building in Huruma, which has shown signs of structural damage fo...

MCAs call for disbandment of Nairobi's urban planning committee over illegal approvals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2024

Nominated MCA Nasra Nanda expressed concern over the sensitive nature of these approvals being discussed outside a government building without proper...

Sakaja orders audit of all Nairobi buildings constructed in last two years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 08, 2024

The audit will also look at building plans approved but for which construction is yet to commence.

Ruto gives Eastleigh property developers go-ahead for taller buildings
Mary Wambui  |  May 06, 2024

President William Ruto has declared that the buildings can now be 2 or 30 floors tall.

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