One stop shop key for construction approval

There has been government rhetoric, for some time now, around formation of a one-stop shop for construction approvals. Sadly, it has just been that – empty talk. Our construction approval process, more so in Nairobi County, is one we must no longer hide from critiquing. From lack of adequate qualified professionals to outdated lengthy approval procedures, it is embarrassing, especially in 2019. Developers are the constant losers.

First, lest we forget, we do not have adequate qualified personnel at the counties to properly review submitted drawings before approvals. That is the sad reality. Constantly, people who aren’t registered architects or engineers are tasked with review of submitted drawings for approval. How does a planner purport to carry out examination of architectural or engineering drawings for approval? It’s an insult to these professions and a shame to our country. Anyway that’s our stage of play and by the grace we continue to live. Let us leave it at that for now.