{
  "id": 16589781,
  "title": "DPP orders criminal probe into Eastleigh building collapse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/dpp-orders-criminal-probe-into-eastleigh-building-collapse",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T10:48:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/dpp-orders-criminal-probe-into-eastleigh-building-collapse/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Kenya has initiated a criminal investigation into the collapse of a multi-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, according to a statement released on Monday. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) informed that the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has been tasked with conducting a thorough probe into the incident. The investigation aims to establish the circumstances leading to the collapse, including any potential acts or omissions by officials from the Nairobi City County Government, the private developer, contractors, or other professionals involved in the construction.\n\nFurthermore, the DPP revealed that the Nairobi City County Government had not submitted any inquiry file regarding the building's construction to the ODPP for review and potential action against any wrongdoing. The ODPP emphasized that the DCI would submit its findings for independent review following the completion of the investigation. In the event that any individuals are found to be criminally responsible, they could face prosecution, irrespective of their position or status. The ODPP stressed that any conduct amounting to a criminal offense would be handled in accordance with the law.",
  "summary": "NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 26 – The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has ordered a criminal investigation into the collapse of a multi-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, amid questions over whether…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "DPP orders DCI to probe the collappse of Eastleigh building",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/dpp-orders-dci-to-probe-the-collappse-of-eastleigh-building",
        "published": "2026-10-26T11:01:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}