January 2026

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Why Buildings Collapse in Kenya: 16-Storey Building Collapses in South C – Is It a Systems Problem?

By Makaobora.com | January 2, 2026    In the early hours of Friday, January 2, 2026, Nairobi's South C estate was jolted awake by a catastrophic building collapse. A 16-storey structure under construction at the Shopping Centre area came crashing down, sending thick clouds of dust into the air and scattering debris across nearby streets. As multi-agency rescue teams led by the Kenya Red Cross...

Mercy Njeri: The Child Whose Name Built a Community

Just a few kilometres from Nakuru City, along Kabarak Road, there's a bustling hub called Mercy Njeri Shopping Centre. At its core sits Mercy Njeri Primary School—once known as Kiamunyi Primary School. Most people who pass through assume the name honors some influential politician or deep-pocketed donor. It doesn't. Mercy Njeri was just a child. Born in Kiamunyi in 1975, Mercy spent her early years...

Bomas International Convention Complex: Kenya's Bold Step Toward Becoming Africa's Premier MICE Destination

Bomas International Convention Complex: Kenya’s Bold Step Toward Becoming Africa’s Premier MICE Destination

Kenya is on the verge of a transformative milestone in its tourism and infrastructure development with the construction of the Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC). As President William Ruto announced in December 2024, the Ksh31.5 billion facility is progressing steadily with up to 3,000 workers engaged daily to ensure completion by April 2026. This ambitious project represents more than just a...