National Construction Authority

Kenya building collapse, South C building collapse 2026, why buildings collapse in Kenya, National Construction Authority, Kenya construction industry, building safety Kenya, corruption in construction Kenya, National Building Code 2024, Nairobi building regulations, Kenya construction accidents

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...