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The surge in collapsing buildings ought to spark off more public uproar and fury. In fact, the frequency should have generated a national debate considering the number of lives lost. But little or nothing is being done to address this deep-seated cancer devouring the vibrant real estate industry.
A short lived public anger and tough talk from relevant authorities is now the unprecedented norm when a building collapses. After the Huruma building collapse, the President directed the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development and Nairobi County Government to conduct a comprehensive audit of all buildings, especially in Eastlands where this was prevalent.
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