Nairobi's Lacking Oversight: A Recipe for Disaster
By Bruno Aero Gamily Media Staff Writer Mr Francis Awino The President Of Mtetezi Economic Justice Emphasize And Made A Call Of Action Nairobi's building authorities are facing intense scrutiny after two major building collapses in just two weeks, claiming at least five lives. The Shauri Moyo collapse on March 16 killed four, while a 22-storey construction in Westlands partially collapsed, claiming one life and trapping others. Experts argue these incidents are not accidents, but rather the result of systemic negligence by regulatory authorities. Mtetezi, a grassroots economic justice movement, points fingers at the city's construction oversight, citing ignored stop orders, unsafe buildings, and approvals granted without thorough technical scrutiny. Zoning regulations, ventilation standards, and public safety rules are routinely violated, with reports filed and forgotten until tragedy strikes. Governor Johnston Sakaja has announced new construction guidelines to ...
