Ruaraka building collapse

Several construction workers and residents of Mathare North Estate narrowly escaped death when a five storey under construction collapsed. Five people sustained injuries in the mid-day incident that caused panic in the area. Reports indicate that cracks on the building were noticed early yesterday and workers warned. A senior police officer from the cid headquarters lashed out at the owner of the building for allegedly using substandard construction materials. However the building's caretaker who was present at the site claimed a vehicle delivering building stones last night hit the wall causing the collapse. This is the latest in a series of incidences involving collapse of buildings due to poor workmanship.