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Eastleigh developers worry over Ruto's directive on high rise buildings

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Property Developers' Welfare Secretary General Abdi Dahir flanked by other officials during a presser over tall buildings in Eastleigh, Nairobi in a picture taken on June 10,2024 after resident Ruto criticised tall buildings near Moi Airbase which borders Eastleigh. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

President William Ruto's directive on the height of buildings in Eastleigh has sparked confusion among developers in the area.

The developers have expressed concern that the directive is likely to open floodgates for rogue officials to exploit them.

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