Eastleigh survivor recounts 24 hours under rubble after building collapse
Victor Onyango was at work in his basement tailor’s shop on 9th Street in Eastleigh on Friday afternoon when the building above him suddenly gave way. He was sewing as usual when the roof shifted and collapsed, sending concrete and debris crashing into the room and throwing him into a corner. With the structure continuing […]
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called for answers from Kamukunji Police Station regarding the release of Eastleigh building suspects on a mere Sh50,000 cash bail without court presentation. Sakaja questioned why the suspects were let go on such minimal bail after being booked into custody for contravening city planning laws.
He pointed out that the County had approved the property's user change but not the required architectural plans, yet construction continued. The Governor explained that although Nairobi City County enforced the law by arresting the suspects, they were handed over to Kamukunji Police Station due to the lack of prosecutorial powers held by the county governments.
Sakaja demanded a clarification from the police about the reasons for the suspects' release without court appearance and the continued construction despite the issues.
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- Sakaja demands answers from Kamukunji on release of Eastleigh building suspects on Sh50,000 kahawatungu.com
- Sakaja to Kamukunji Police: Why Were Eastleigh Building Suspects Released on Sh50,000 Bail Without Going to Court? capitalfm.africa
- Sakaja dismisses Eastleigh building approval document as fake peopledaily.digital
- Sakaja protests release of 14 suspects linked to Eastleigh collapsed building standardmedia.co.ke
