National Construction Authority Stories

One dead, two injured as scaffold collapses at Eastleigh construction site
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

The Authority said preliminary investigations have attributed the scaffold collapse to poor installation, inadequate maintenance, and safety oversight...

Construction value jumps to Sh310bn as demand for housing rises
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 07, 2024

This marks a 44 per cent increase, signalling a robust recovery in the construction sector amid a surge in development projects.

Nema enforces ban on building activities after 6 pm and on weekends
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2024

Last Sunday, a seven-storey building in Nairobi’s Kahawa West area collapsed.

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.

Contractors handed reprieve as State waives renewal penalties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2024

The National Construction Authority stated that the waiver will be subjected to contractors only in five categories.

Kenyan developers say high cost of loans slowing down construction
Albert Mwazighe  |  May 29, 2024

The most affected are those in the government’s affordable housing scheme who rely fully on debt financing to do projects.

Government stops construction near waterways amid heavy rains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 08, 2024

The authority said the order applies particularly to construction near waterways and further directed the cessation of all ongoing construction work w...

Nairobi County banks on digital platforms to boost compliance by developers
Albert Mwazighe  |  Feb 12, 2024

Developers in Eastleigh have been urged to make use of the online approval system that was rolled out by the Nairobi city county to expedite the proce...

Eastleigh’s water and sewerage crisis demands infrastructure adjustments: Experts
Immaculate Wairimu  |  Jan 29, 2024

Parched taps and jerry can caravans have become a grim reality in Eastleigh, Nairobi's fastest-growing suburb. But amidst the crisis, hope emerges fro...

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