Sakaja demands answers from Kamukunji on release of Eastleigh building suspects on Sh50,000
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has demanded an explanation from Kamukunji Police Station over the reported release of suspects arrested in connection with the Eastleigh building that later collapsed, questioning why they were allegedly released on a cash bail of Sh50,000 without being presented in court. Sakaja said Nairobi City County had taken enforcement action against [...] The post Sakaja…
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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