MPs put NCA on the spot over building collapses
Members of the National Assembly Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works have demanded detailed answers from the National Construction Authority (NCA) over the continued collapse of buildings across the country. The committee, chaired by Joseph Tonui, questioned Acting NCA Chief Executive Officer Qs. Susan Rutto on Friday, August 28, 2026, over contractors, developers and professionals linked to unsafe construction and the action taken against those found responsible.
The NCA reported over 100 building collapses over the past three decades, with causes including non-compliance with building standards, inadequate professional supervision, poor workmanship and the use of substandard materials. Rutto stated that the authority can issue warnings, suspend contractors or deregister firms where contractor negligence is established, and referred cases of professional misconduct to relevant regulatory bodies.
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