The demolition of buildings marked as substandard has been suspended for a week.

Over 200 buildings have been condemned in the city.

Lands Principal Secretary Paul Mwangi said a committee had been set up to take a second look at the buildings and give a final analysis on their situation.

"They will be giving the buildings a second look so that we can advise the owners on what to do. Where we find there is any structural reinforcements that can be done to secure that building, we will allow that," said Prof Mwangi.

Noting that developers were getting the benefit of doubt, he said due diligence would be carried out.

A second committee dubbed 'Operational Committee' will focus on the residents and find amicable solutions to their relocation where necessary.

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The stakeholders will then convene at the ministry on Tuesday next week to get feedback from both committees, which will then be made public.

"We will now be able to indicate which building must come down without any question, and that the process will start without any delay. We will be publishing a comprehensive list of those buildings," he said.

Residents in the identified 228 faulty buildings have, however, been requested to leave for their own safety.

"When we give you technical advice on the risk of living in certain environments, please comply and vacate the buildings," Mwangi said.