Lang’ata Member of Parliament Phelix Odiwuor Kodhe, popularly known as Jalang’o, has called for the immediate suspension of all construction works in South C and Nairobi West wards after a 16-storey building under construction collapsed along Muhoho Road in South C.
The building collapsed on Friday, January 2, 2025, at about 5:00 am, leaving several people trapped beneath the rubble.
Kenya Red Cross has, however, confirmed that a multi-agency team is already on the site managing the situation.
“Early this morning, a building under construction collapsed in the Shopping Centre area of South C, Nairobi County. A multi-agency response team is on site managing the situation,” the Kenya Res Cross said.
Jalang’o, who has since visited the scene of the incident, argues that the suspension must remain in effect until full approvals, safety audits, and compliance verifications are conducted by all relevant authorities.
“This is a tragic and unacceptable way to begin the year. At approximately 5:00 a.m. today, a 16-storey building under construction collapsed along Muhoho Road in South C, Langata Constituency, leaving several people trapped beneath the rubble. Our greatest concern is the safety of those affected, and we pray that no lives have been lost,” Jalang’o stated in a post shared on his official Facebook account.
“We unequivocally demand the immediate and total suspension of all construction activities in South C and Nairobi West wards. This halt must remain in effect until full approvals, safety audits, and compliance verifications are conducted by all relevant authorities.”
The lawmaker further noted that the continued disregard for construction regulations and public safety must come to an end before more lives are put at risk, urging all responsible agencies to act with urgency, transparency, and accountability as investigations into the tragic incident continue.
“The continued disregard for construction regulations and public safety must come to an end before more lives are put at risk. As investigations proceed, we call upon all responsible agencies to act with urgency, transparency, and accountability,” he stated.
Jalang’o has also urged the families of those affected to remain calm as rescue efforts continue.
“To the families and loved ones affected, we ask you to remain calm and know that the nation stands with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we hope for the safe rescue of everyone involved,” Jalang’o said.
