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Counties to adopt new checklist in bid to stop unsafe buildings

Institution of Engineers of Kenya President Eng. Shammah Kiteme. [File, Standard]

Kenya has taken steps to curb unsafe construction by introducing a national site inspection handbook that will require licensed professionals to sign off on all projects.

The Site Inspection Handbook, unveiled during the Institution of Engineers of Kenya's president’s dinner in Nairobi, was developed in collaboration with the National Construction Authority and the Council of Governors. It will be implemented in all 47 counties.

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