Machakos: Katani residents protest storey building construction days after Eastleigh collapse
Residents of Katani in Machakos County are demanding the suspension of a four-storey residential building project over environmental and safety concerns, days after a multi-storey building collapsed in Eastleigh, Nairobi. On Sunday, October 25, 2026, residents raised concerns about the development, accusing the developer of failing to address drainage, waste disposal and neighbourhood safety…
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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