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List of buildings that have collapsed in 2022

On Tuesday, a seven-storey building that was under construction collapsed in Kasarani.

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by HILLARY BETT

Kenya17 November 2022 - 16:33
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In Summary


  • Several people, mostly construction workers were trapped
  • Poor workmanship and ignorance of the laws are among the leading causes of such incidences.

Collapsing of buildings has become a trend, especially in the capital and other urban regions.

This has led to the destruction of property worth millions, loss of lives, and to some extent unemployment.

On Tuesday, a seven-storey building that was under construction collapsed in Kasarani.

Several people, mostly construction workers were trapped

Poor workmanship and ignorance of the laws are among the leading causes of such incidences.

This is according to a 2020 audit report done by the National Construction Authority on collapsing of buildings. 

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