Why buildings are collapsing in high numbers

Debris of a five-storey building that collapsed in Ruaka, Kiambu County in May 2018. [Willis Awandu, Standard]

Shortcuts, poor workmanship, and impunity during construction are the leading causes of the collapsing of multi-storey buildings in the country, experts have told The Standard.

At least four apartments have, in the last two weeks, collapsed in Kiambu and Nairobi counties, resulting in the loss of lives and property valued at millions of shillings.