National Construction Authority

Also known as: NCA

National Construction Authority — regulator that investigates construction violations, prosecutes unsafe developments, and maintains a digital approval portal; partnering with prosecutors on building collapse cases.

2026-05-072026-08-29

In coverage

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June 2026
19 JunCitizen 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 cash
May 2026
12 MayCapital 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 collapse
7 MayCitizen Digital
… On January 24th, yet another multi-agency team was unveiled with the usual impressive lineup, including the National Police Service, the National Construction Authority, the National Environment Management Authority and Nairobi County planning officials. …
BONYO'S BONE: South C building: Then what?

Politics

LSK challenges Mombasa construction at historic recreational gardens

The News

The Law Society of Kenya has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop construction at Treasury Square Gardens in Mombasa, alleging that authorities allowed development on public recreational land without following constitutional and environmental requirements. The case names the county assembly speaker, county executive member, Mombasa County Assembly, Attorney General, Ministry of Sports, Culture and National Heritage, and several national agencies.

12 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 12 August

LSK challenges Mombasa construction at historic recreational gardens
The Law Society of Kenya has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop construction at Treasury Square Gardens in Mombasa, alleging that authorities allowed development on public recreational land without following constitutional and environmental requirements. The case names the county assembly speaker, county executive member, Mombasa County Assembly, Attorney General, Ministry of Sports, Culture and National Heritage, and several national agencies.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 30 July

Nairobi appoints planning dispute committee chair to resolve appeals
Nairobi City County has sworn in the chairperson of the Physical Planning and Land Use Liaison Committee, a quasi-judicial body that will hear appeals on planning and land use decisions. The committee offers a faster, more cost-effective alternative to court litigation, resolving disputes within 30 days of filing.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 14 July

Four county workers charged over South C tower collapse deaths
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.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Four Nairobi officials charged with manslaughter over building collapse
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.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Building owner and four others charged with manslaughter
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 →

Monday 13 July

EACC, LSK call for integrity and institutional strengthening against corruption
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 →

Wednesday 8 July

ODPP and NCA partner to prosecute construction violations
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 →

Monday 29 June

Mombasa authorities arrest developer for illegal high-rise expansion
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 →
NCA warns developers against adding unauthorised floors
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 →

Sunday 28 June

School fires reflect systemic failures beyond individual institutions
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 →

Friday 19 June

JKIA upgrade bidders must demonstrate Ksh.100 billion in liquid assets
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 →

Saturday 6 June

Nairobi officer's arrest exposes systemic corruption at City Hall
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 →

Tuesday 12 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.
12 May 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 7 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 →