Leaders Demand Prosecution of City Hall Officers After South C Building Collapse

Questions have emerged over the approval and inspection process of a collapsed building in Nairobi’s South C estate after the incident left at least one person dead and exposed serious regulatory failures at City Hall.
Nairobi Members of County Assembly (MCAs) Waithera Chege (South B) and Robert Alai (Kileleshwa) have accused county planning and inspection officers of negligence and irregular approvals, calling for criminal charges against those responsible.
The building, which collapsed at around 5am on Friday along Muhoho Road in Lang’ata Constituency, had risen to the 16th floor despite original approvals permitting construction of only 12 storeys.
“I demand that City Hall planning inspection officers, Nairobi urban planning officials, sub-county planning officers and the contractor be charged in a court of law with murder,” Waithera Chege said in a statement shared on her social media platforms.
Alai detailed the approval discrepancies, stating that the structure on LR No. 209/5909/10 (Block 68/1306) was approved under permit PLUPA-BPM-003455-N for 12 floors but illegally exceeded the limit by four additional storeys.
“This building was unlawfully allowed to rise to 16 floors. The Chief Officer for Urban Planning, Patrick Onalo, and other responsible officers must explain how this was permitted,” Alai said, warning that collusion between planning officials and political offices poses a serious threat to public safety.
Meanwhile, Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, called for an immediate and total suspension of all construction activities in South C and Nairobi West wards.
“This is a tragic and unacceptable way to begin the year. Our greatest concern is the safety of those affected, and we pray that no more lives have been lost,” Jalang’o said.
He demanded that the suspension remain in force until all ongoing construction projects undergo fresh approvals, comprehensive safety audits, and strict compliance checks by relevant authorities.
In response, Nairobi County Executive Committee (CEC) Member in charge of Planning, Patrick Akivaga Analo, dismissed the accusations leveled against him, blaming certain political leaders, journalists, and bloggers for what he termed as a deliberate campaign to tarnish his name. He denied any wrongdoing and insisted that due process must be followed to establish accountability.

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