Architects Alliance Calls for National Audit of Buildings After Eastleigh Collapse
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NAIROBI,Kenya Oct 24 – The Architects Alliance (TAA) has called for an urgent nationwide audit of buildings and comprehensive reforms in the construction sector following the collapse of a building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, warning that recurring incidents point to systemic weaknesses in development approvals, inspections and enforcement.
In a statement issued on Saturday, TAA president Sen. Dr Sylvia Kasanga said the latest incident, which occurred on October 23, 2026, should prompt the government and regulatory agencies to address longstanding gaps in building safety rather than rely on investigations and enforcement measures after disasters.
The alliance called for an independent technical investigation into the Eastleigh collapse, with findings made public, including details of the building’s approval status, construction supervision, inspections and any enforcement action taken.
