4 injured after building next to MKU union towers collapses
Four people were injured Friday night after a building that housed Club Avenida collapsed during a demolition exercise along Moi Avenue in Nairobi’s Central Business District. Nairobi City County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geoffrey Mosiria confirmed the incident, calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse. “Tonight, along…
Four individuals were injured on Friday night when a building, previously home to Club Avenida, collapsed during a demolition operation on Moi Avenue in Nairobi's Central Business District, according to Nairobi City County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geoffrey Mosiria. The incident occurred during a demolition exercise, and Mosiria praised the reduced human traffic during the night, potentially saving lives.
In a statement on his official X account, Mosiria appealed to developers to strictly adhere to county laws during construction and demolition while collaborating with county engineers to ensure safety and protect lives. Mosiria specifically requested a thorough investigation into the specific demolition to determine the cause of the collapse, whether qualified experts were involved, and if all necessary demolition approvals were obtained.
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