South C residents protested on Monday, April 20, 2026, demanding accountability for the January collapse of a 16-storey building on Muhoho Avenue that killed two people. Led by the South C Residents Association, they briefly disrupted operations at Ardhi House and issued a seven-day ultimatum to the government for the investigation report. They seek legal action against developers and officials.
South C residents intensified pressure on authorities following the January tragedy at Ardhi House. They demanded the release of findings from a multi-agency probe involving the National Construction Authority (NCA), National Building Inspectorate (NBI), Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS), and Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
Marriam Kalekye, a South C resident, stated, “We are going directly to the national government and if they do not listen to us, we will march up to State House. We are ready and we will not be afraid. We will not allow deaths to continue.”
Activist James Mulamba added, “We are going to fight to the last minute and we will ensure that these landlords are taken to court, a case is opened, they are prosecuted and justice flows.” Residents called for prosecutions of developers, consultants, and approval officials.
They raised alarms over a nearby 15-storey building allegedly exceeding approved heights and posing safety risks. The group demanded its demolition or official safety certification from authorities. They urged the Nairobi City County Government and National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to enforce building codes strictly.
The action highlights growing concerns over multiple collapses amid rising high-rise developments in Nairobi.
