NAIROBI, Kenya May 12 – Members of the South C Residents Association have issued a seven-day ultimatum to Lands, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome demanding a progress report on investigations into the collapse of a 16-storey building along Muhoho Avenu …
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Alice Wahome
Also known as: Lands and Housing Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome · Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome · Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome · Lands Minister Alice Wahome
Housing Cabinet Secretary managing investigations into January 2026 South C building collapse that killed two people.
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- May 2026
… Lands CS Alice Wahome and your Public Service counterpart, Geoffrey Ruku, you stood on that rubble with a megaphone and assured Kenyans that no stone would be left unturned. …
BONYO'S BONE: South C building: Then what?… The DCP boss also took a swipe at leaders he accused of betraying the region, warning of political consequences. “Tuko na operation ya kufukuza wasaliti...Alice Wahome umeolewa kwetu Nyeri lakini usitumwe kutukana sisi. …
Gachagua says Ruto was ‘benchmarking’ in Tanzania on handling Gen Z protests… Speaking at the school on Sunday, the Head of State directed the Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome to facilitate the construction of a dormitory with a capacity for 1,000 students' at a cost of Sh100 million.He promised that the Ministry of Education will allocate Sh70 million …
Ruto promises to construct 30 classrooms to decongest Njiiri Secondary… unty. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); On Sunday, leaders accompanying the President, led by Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome …
Ruto returns to Murang’a days after development tour, attends church in Kandara… Or perhaps it was, and now they felt enamoured to express their true feelings without inhibition, as they did when they heckled Lands Minister Alice Wahome.The lingering question: if things are so hot on the ground, and one’s “investment” in crowd recruitment isn’t guaranteed to …
In Murang'a, UDA reckons he who pays piper seldom calls the tune- April 2026
… The Head of State was accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome, and governors including Muthomi Njuki, Cecily Mbarire, and Anne Waiguru. …
President Ruto Defends Reform Agenda, Promises Solutions to Kenya’s Challenges… Ruto spoke on Saturday at Ciumbu town in Maragua Constituency, Murang’a County, during the second day of his development tour of the region, accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome, and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’ …
Ruto Blasts Mt Kenya “Political Cartels” Over 2027 Succession Politics During Murang’a Tour… Present were Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Lands and Housing Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome, and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wa. …
'I will not kneel before another human being!' Ruto takes on Mt. Kenya 'gatekeepers'… He was accompanied by Cabinet Secretaries Alice Wahome (Housing) and William Kabogo (ICT), Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata, and various MPs led by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, and MCAs. …
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South C residents demand probe update on deadly building collapse
The News
Members of the South C Residents Association have issued a seven-day ultimatum to Housing Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome for a progress report on investigations into a 16-storey building collapse along Muhoho Avenue in January that claimed two lives, citing government and agency inaction more than five months later.
Why it matters
South C residents demand probe update five months after deadly building collapse, highlighting government accountability gaps.
23 hours ago · Capital News →
Monday 11 May
South C residents demand probe update on deadly building collapse
Members of the South C Residents Association have issued a seven-day ultimatum to Housing Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome for a progress report on investigations into a 16-storey building collapse along Muhoho Avenue in January that claimed two lives, citing government and agency inaction more than five months later.
23 hours ago · Capital News →
Wednesday 6 May
South C building collapse raises governance and corruption concerns
An opinion piece by Joseph Bonyo examines the January 2nd collapse of a 16-storey building under construction along Muhoho Road in South C, Nairobi, attributing it to institutional corruption, regulatory failure, and disregard for county building laws. The article notes that documents indicated the building was approved for only 12 floors yet collapsed while rising to the 16th floor, and criticizes the familiar cycle of government response followed by inaction.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 5 May
Gachagua accuses Ruto of Tanzania trip to learn Gen Z protest tactics
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleged at a rally in Kandara, Murang'a County, that President William Ruto travelled to Tanzania to learn tactics for dealing with Gen Z protesters. Gachagua also claimed the President's allies were infiltrating opposition formations ahead of the 2027 General Election.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sunday 3 May
Ruto pledges 30 classrooms and laboratories for Njiiri Secondary
President William Ruto has pledged to personally pay for the construction of 30 new classrooms and six laboratories at Njiiri School in Murang'a County to decongest the institution, which currently has 2,100 students. He also directed the Lands Cabinet Secretary to facilitate construction of a 1,000-student dormitory at a cost of Sh100 million and promised the Ministry of Education will allocate Sh70 million for an administration block.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Saturday 2 May
Ruto attends church service in Kandara, Murang'a County
President William Ruto attended a church service at Africa Inland Church Githumu in Kandara Constituency, Murang'a County, and was expected to visit Njiri's Boys High School. The visit comes a week after his two-day development tour of the county, during which he launched and inspected various projects.
3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thursday 30 April
In Murang'a, UDA pays for crowds that later reject its merchandise
Peter Kimani's column describes coordinated "stampedes" in Murang'a County where crowds are assembled at market centres, offered cash inducements, and transported to President Ruto's political rallies. He reports that crowds were bussed in with party merchandise, but afterwards young people destroyed the branded items while chanting "Wantam," suggesting dissatisfaction over incomplete payments or reluctance to be publicly seen with the party.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 26 April
President Ruto defends government reforms across education and agriculture
President William Ruto reaffirmed his administration's commitment to addressing Kenya's challenges through reforms in education, agriculture, healthcare, and infrastructure, saying the government is focused on delivering solutions rather than shifting blame. He cited specific measures including hiring teachers and reforming university funding in education, and tackling fertiliser costs and cartels through subsidies in agriculture.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
Saturday 25 April
Ruto criticizes Mt Kenya leaders over 2027 succession politics
President William Ruto has criticized political leaders he accused of attempting to act as gatekeepers of Central Kenya's political direction ahead of the next general election, saying he will not be controlled by individuals claiming to hold regional voting blocs and dismissing what he termed as a "tiny and corrupt political cartel" driven by self-interest.
26 April 2026 · Capital News →
Friday 24 April
Ruto rebuffs Mt. Kenya political gatekeepers during Murang'a tour
President William Ruto castigated political leaders he said were trying to act as gatekeepers for Central Kenya's political direction, stating he will only humble himself before God and the electorate, not other politicians. During a tour of Murang'a County, he announced Ksh.27 billion in investments for affordable housing, markets, and other infrastructure, and noted improved coffee prices and a trade agreement allowing Kenyan agricultural exports duty-free and quota-free access to China's market.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thursday 23 April
Ruto defends development record during Murang'a county tour
President William Ruto said opposition name-calling and propaganda will not undermine his relationship with Central Kenya residents, citing a 20-year bond built on project delivery. During a development tour of Murang'a County, he announced government investments including Ksh.27 billion for 6,800 affordable housing units, Ksh.1.1 billion for electricity connections to 14,000 households, and improvements to coffee farming through reduced fertilizer prices and broker elimination.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →