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Debris of the condemned 11-storey building after the demolition, in Bondeni, Mombasa, on April 9, 2025. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]
A partner of the firm that designed the 11-storey building brought down by soldiers in Mombasa is the county architect who stamps all building plans before they are approved.
In a clear case of conflict of interest, John Kinuthia, the county architect, is a partner at Disaini Team Firm, an architectural firm that designs most of the building plans in Mombasa.
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