A section of the distressed Mamboleo residential building that collapsed in Kisumu County, prompting authorities to order a controlled demolition of the structure. PHOTO| courtesy

Kisumu orders demolition of unsafe Mamboleo building

A distressed building in Mamboleo is set for controlled demolition after safety concerns Authorities have put measures in place to protect residents and neighbouring properties Engineers will examine parts of the structure after demolition to establish what went wrong Authorities in Kisumu County have cleared the way for the controlled demolition of a distressed residential…

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NCA Central Nyanza Regional Coordinator Architect Festus Mariera

NCA shuts down two non-compliant construction sites in Kisumu

The National Construction Authority (NCA) has shut down two non-compliant construction sites in Seme Sub-County, Kisumu County. This is part of an ongoing quality assurance crackdown following growing concern over unsafe building practices and aims to ensure that all construction projects adhere to required safety standards and regulatory guidelines. Speaking during the operation, NCA Central…

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 NCA starts implementation of 2024 Building Code in Nyanza region

The National Construction Authority’s (NCA) Nyanza Regional Coordinator Festus Mariera has revealed that the body has begun enforcing the newly enacted Building Code 2024, which took effect on 1st March 2025. He said the new arrangement will replace the outdated 1968 building regulations. Mariera said the new code introduces stricter safety measures, sustainable building practices,…

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