Another Building Under Construction Collapses In Kinoo

Signboard detailing the Kinoo building players.

The project is owned by Mayten Limited, the architect for the building is Petacon Designs, and contractors Wakefield Engineering and Construction Limited.

In the past, many buildings erected on mostly riparian grounds have led to preventable deaths and it’s by sheer luck that the Kinoo incident didn’t have casualties largely because the building was incomplete and was completely unoccupied and happened in the dead of the night.

Kiambu County government has ordered the owner of the building that collapsed at Kinoo, Kikuyu Sub County to demolish it within 24 hours.

Speaking on behalf of the national constructions multi-agency, Engineer Anthony Okero said a comprehensive report will be issued in a fortnight when investigations will have been concluded.

The private developer was directed to ensure that the facility is brought down under the supervision of a recognized resident engineer and the county engineers.

According to initial investigations, the building had a weak foundation and substandard material was used to construct it.

Kiambu County CEC of Housing and Land Eunice Mbugua said that the multi-agency team from the County government and National Construction Authority will inspect all buildings under construction to ensure they meet the required standards.

“As the County government of Kiambu, we approved only 4 floors but coming to the site the developer has done 5 floors with a penthouse at the top, we urge contractors and construction supervisors to follow guidelines in the design process of buildings approved,” the CCM expressed.

This is the fourth building to collapse in a span of 10 months in Kiambu County.