DPP Issues Directives to IG Kanja Over South C Building Collapse

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has commenced investigations into the tragic collapse of a 16-storey building in South C, Nairobi which occurred on January 2, 2026.

In a statement, DPP said it has taken note of the reports appearing in the media with the greatest concern.

“The DPP empathizes with family members of those who were and are still trapped under the debris of the collapsed building, and sends to each of them his most sincere sympathies,” the DPP said.

The DPP aims to hold every person who enabled the unsafe construction accountable, whether in the public or private sector.

DPP Directs IG to Start Investigations

To this end, the DPP has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to immediately initiate or expedite investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident and submit a comprehensive report to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) within seven days.

“Towards holding every person who enabled the unsafe construction to account, whether public or private individuals, the DPP has directed the Inspector General of Police (IG) to immediately initiate and or expedite investigations into the circumstances surrounding the said incident and to submit a comprehensive report thereon to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) within seven days from today,” DPP said.

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Statements from Relevant People

Further, the DPP has directed the Inspector General to record statements from all relevant persons, including the developer, the contractor, and those responsible for building and construction approvals, inspections, and enforcement.

The IG must then forward the resultant file for perusal and action within seven days from the date hereof.

“The ODPP remains committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety and security of all citizens in accordance with the rule of law, public interest, and the administration of justice,” DPP said.

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Nairobi County & NCA Statements

Nairobi City County said the 16-storey building had been flagged at least three times by the enforcement teams after the developer extended its construction beyond the approved floors.

This as the National Construction Authority (NCA) also revealed that the project was non-compliant at the time of collapse. The developer, Abyan Consulting Limited’s licence had expired.

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