What it will take to restore the integrity of Nairobi’s buildings

Rescue operations at the site where a multi-storey building under construction collapsed in South C on January 2, 2025.

Photo credit: Billy Ogada| Nation Media Group

Nairobi’s rapidly rising skyline has once again come under scrutiny following the collapse of two buildings in the early days of 2026, raising fresh concerns over construction standards, oversight and accountability.

The first incident occurred in South C, where a 16-storey building collapsed under unclear circumstances on January 2, 2026.

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