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State should ensure buildings are fit for human habitation

Yet another tragedy and more fatalities were reported from another collapsed building in the country yesterday.
Seven pupils were confirmed dead following the collapse of the two-storey Precious Talent Top School in Nairobi’s Dagorreti. Tens of others were injured, some severely, after the early morning tragedy.

The outrage that greeted the grim news ought to prompt urgent action from the authorities.

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