Nairobi developers call for stakeholder meeting on Eastleigh highrise buildings

Say this is in order to prevent any misinterpretation or confusion among stakeholders

In Summary
  • They said there is need to distinguish between legitimate development activities and unlawful practices to prevent any form of harassment or exploitation of developers.
  • The developers assured that they will remain committed to supporting responsible development practices and collaborating with stakeholders
Property Developers Welfare Society secretary general Abdi Dahir and chairman Abdirahman Mohamed during a press briefing by developers on President William Ruto's directive on construction of buildings around Eastleigh Airbase at Nomad hotel, Nairobi on June 10, 2024.
Property Developers Welfare Society secretary general Abdi Dahir and chairman Abdirahman Mohamed during a press briefing by developers on President William Ruto's directive on construction of buildings around Eastleigh Airbase at Nomad hotel, Nairobi on June 10, 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI

The Property Developers Welfare Society of Nairobi has called for a meeting by the county and national governments to prevent any misinterpretation or confusion among stakeholders.

"As stakeholders in the development sector, we advocate for transparent communication, clarity in regulation and a supportive environment for sustainable growth," Secretary General Abdi Dahir said.

They spoke during a press briefing on President William Ruto's directive on the construction of buildings around Eastleigh Airbase at the Nomad Hotel on Monday. 

They said there is a need to distinguish between legitimate development activities and unlawful practices to prevent any form of harassment or exploitation of developers.

The developers assured that they will remain committed to supporting responsible development practices and collaborating with stakeholders.

This is to ensure a vibrant and thriving urban landscape for the benefit of all residents and investors.

On Saturday, during the 60th Kenya Air Force Anniversary celebration Ruto said that the law must be followed and adhered to when constructing houses near the Eastleigh Airbase.

He committed to making sure Nairobi County enforces the set rules on buildings constructed beyond the set heights by law.

Ruto insisted that developers must keep to the agreed heights with the Kenya Air Force and the KDF.

"All buildings that have been built beyond the heights that are provided for in law, we will work with Nairobi City County to make sure that all developers keep to the standards that we have agreed with the Kenya Air Force and Kenya Defence Forces," Ruto said.

The developers emphasised their commitment to adhering to Ruto's directives. 

"We wish to emphasize our commitment to adhering to these directives while also encouraging all developers to follow the approved plans they were given by the city-county of Nairobi," Dahir said.

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