Faulty approvals and bribery blamed for South C building collapse

As investigators probe the cause of theSouth C building collapse, two professional bodies in the construction sector have exposed the opaque and compromised approval systems used by county governments.The Architects Alliance (TAA) and the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) raised concerns over the construction control regime in counties, which they said has been marred by corruption and revenue-driven approvals, often ignoring structural safety.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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The Architects Alliance (TAA) and the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) raised concerns over the construction control regime in counties, which they said has been marred by corruption and revenue-driven approvals, often ignoring structural safety.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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