A Nairobi-based businessman from Nyeri risks losing at least Ksh 400 million due to compliance issues with his 13-storey building in the city’s central business district.
The building, under construction along the busy Kenneth Matiba Road, has raised concerns among traders and business owners, who fear it poses a future danger and could claim lives.
A spot-check conducted on Thursday evening by undercover journalists and engineers revealed serious questions about how the Nairobi City County planning department allowed construction to proceed without proper clearance. Documents from the department show zero compliance with set standards since construction began.
Sandwiched between older buildings over 40 years old, the structure’s first two floors are already occupied, violating Section 72 of the Physical and Land Use Planning Act (PLUPA), 2019.
The county issued a notice to halt construction, but the developer has defied the order, with workers active on-site throughout the day.
The project fails to meet the requirements of PLUPA, 2019, and the developer was instructed to suspend work until compliance is achieved.
Local traders have vowed to petition the Senate, the National Construction Authority, and the Engineers Board of Kenya to inspect the building. With the 13-storey structure being prepared for occupancy by entrepreneurs, those operating nearby are demanding due diligence to ensure safety.
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