Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has vowed stern action against all individuals found culpable in the collapse of a multi-storey building in Nairobi. Ruku said that preliminary investigations point to gross negligence and blatant disregard of lawful construction orders. Addressing the media at the scene of the incident, CS Ruku revealed that according to official approval documents, the building had been cleared for a maximum of 12 floors but had already reached the 14th floor at the time of collapse. "According to approval documents which we have, this building was supposed to go for 12 floors, but it is reported it was already at 14th floor. Therefore, at the preliminary investigations, it is expected that the building has collapsed because of column overload,” Ruku said.

Source: The Star January 02, 2026 18:37 UTC