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DPP orders DCI probe into Eastleigh building collapse

Sacco ReviewOctober 26, 202604 mins

DPP orders detectives to investigate the Eastleigh building collapse and establish what went wrong. Investigators to examine possible lapses involving developers, contractors and county officials. ODPP warns that anyone found criminally responsible will face prosecution in accordance with the law. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has ordered detectives to investigate the collapse of a…

Fake credentials in construction face Ksh2m fine under new Bill

Sacco ReviewOctober 12, 202606 mins

Cabinet has approved proposed reforms targeting professionals who fraudulently obtain registration or licences. Architects and quantity surveyors could face tougher penalties under a new annual licensing framework. Building safety concerns have intensified following deadly collapses and alarming inspection findings in Nairobi. Proposed law targets fraudulent professional credentials and introduces a separate Ksh3 million fine for…