Also known as: NCA
Regulator that investigates and prosecutes illegal construction and building safety violations in Kenya, partnering with the ODPP on enforcement actions.
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Capital News
… The prosecution further alleges that on November 4, 2023, the pair knowingly uploaded the allegedly forged approval document to the National Construction Authority’s Online Projects Registration System, falsely presenting it as a genuine document issued by Nairobi City County. …
Four Charged with Manslaughter Over Fatal South C Building CollapseCitizen Digital
… The prosecution further alleges that on November 4, 2023, the pair knowingly uploaded the allegedly forged approval document to the National Construction Authority's Online Projects Registration System, falsely presenting it as a genuine document issued by Nairobi City County. …
Four officials who approved collapsed South C building charged with manslaughterThe Standard
… Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) licence and a Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services registration certificate.The charge sheet states that on November 4, 2023, the two knowingly uploaded the allegedly forged documents into the National Construction Authority …
Owner of collapsed South C building, four others charged with manslaughterCitizen Digital
… National Construction Authority Executive Director Maurice Aketch urged public institutions to cultivate ethical leadership and professionalism. …
EACC, LSK push for accountability, integrity in fresh anti-graft campaignCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 8– The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the National Construction Authority (NCA) have launched a strengthened partnership to crack down on illegal construction, professional negligence and regulatory breaches blamed for a growing numbe …
ODPP, Construction Authority Join Forces To Boost Accountability In Construction SectorThe Standard
… The National Construction Authority (NCA) and the Mombasa County Government separately warned that some developers are flouting building regulations amid the county’s construction boom, which has transformed the city’s skyline. …
Mombasa authorities crack down on rogue high-rise developersThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize The National Construction Authority (NCA) has launched a fresh crackdown on developers who add unauthorised floors to approved buildings, warning that contractors found culpable risk prosecution and deregistration. …
Construction authority cracks down on rogue developersThe Standard
… The National Construction Authority and county governments, which approve building plans, must share responsibility for these failures. …
The missing alarm: Why fire crisis begins beyond the school gateCitizen Digital
… Other mandatory requirements include a valid registration certificate issued by the National Construction Authority (NCA), accompanied by a valid practising licence, an incorporation certificate confirming the company is legally registered to operate in Kenya, and a valid tax com …
Firms seeking JKIA upgrade tender must have Ksh.100 billion in cashCapital News
… The letter was copied to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), National Construction Authority (NCA), Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Nairobi Governor Johnso …
South C residents give CS Wahome 7-day ultimatum over delayed probe into deadly building collapseFour Nairobi county employees have been charged with two counts of manslaughter in connection with deaths linked to the Mamliz Towers building collapse in South C on January 2, 2026. Two of the accused also face forgery charges for allegedly creating false approvals and uploading forged documents to the National Construction Authority portal.
19 hours ago · Capital News →
Four Nairobi county employees have been charged with two counts of manslaughter in connection with deaths linked to the Mamliz Towers building collapse in South C on January 2, 2026. Two of the accused also face forgery charges for allegedly creating false approvals and uploading forged documents to the National Construction Authority portal.
19 hours ago · Capital News →
Four officials from Nairobi County have been arraigned in court and charged with two counts of manslaughter over the deaths of two people during the construction of Mamliz Towers building in South C estate on January 2, 2026. Two of the accused also face forgery-related charges related to a notification of approval made in March 2023.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Abdishakur Muse Mohammed, owner of Manzil Towers in South C, Nairobi, and four others have been charged with manslaughter over the building collapse on January 2, 2026, that claimed two lives. Each was released on a Sh5 million bond pending trial, and a suspended county official has been summoned to appear in court on July 20, 2026.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and Law Society of Kenya have renewed calls for greater accountability, stronger institutions and citizen participation in the fight against corruption during African Anti-Corruption Day commemorations. EACC Chairperson David Oginde said the commission is increasingly focusing on preventing corruption before it occurs rather than solely prosecuting offenders.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the National Construction Authority have launched a partnership to investigate and prosecute illegal construction, professional negligence, and regulatory breaches linked to building collapses and unsafe developments. The collaboration will target offences including illegal developments, fraudulent approvals, abuse of office, and environmental violations.
8 July 2026 · Capital News →
National and county government officials in Mombasa have cracked down on developers illegally adding extra floors to high-rise buildings without approval. During a Friday enforcement operation, one developer was arrested for constructing additional floors beyond the seven originally approved without fresh NCA authorization.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Construction Authority has launched a crackdown on developers who construct additional storeys beyond approved floor numbers without fresh structural assessments, risking public safety. Contractors found culpable face caution, suspension, deregistration, or prosecution.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's recurring school fire tragedies—which have claimed over 140 lives across incidents from 1991 to 2026—stem from failures across the entire education ecosystem rather than individual school management. The author contends that while factors like student unrest, inadequate counselling, and weak safety enforcement are cited after each fire, the root causes extend beyond the school gate.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Companies bidding to upgrade Jomo Kenyatta International Airport must show access to at least Ksh.100 billion in liquid assets, real assets free of debt, lines of credit, or other financial means within the last six months, according to tender evaluation requirements from the Ministry of Roads. The tender also requires bidders to accept a deferred payment plan, with an upfront payment of 10 per cent of the contract sum after providing a bank guarantee.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The arrest of Nairobi's Urban Planning Chief Officer Patrick Analo Akivaga and seizure of millions from his home highlights deeper systemic failures at City Hall that enabled corruption. A February 2026 Ombudsperson report had previously cited abuse of power and urged his criminal prosecution alongside four others.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
12 May 2026 · Capital News →
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 →