The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved criminal charges against 37 individuals, including the suspended Nairobi County Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning Patrick Analo Akivaga, over the collapse of Manzil Towers in South C, Nairobi.
In a statement on June 5, the DPP said the decision followed a review of an investigation file submitted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) into the incident that took place on January 2, 2026.
“Among those approved for prosecution is Patrick Analo Akivaga, who will face charges of Abuse of Office contrary to Section 101(1) as read with Section 102A of the Penal Code and Neglect of Official Duty contrary to Section 128 of the Penal Code,” read part of the statement.
The 14-storey Manzil Towers building, which was under construction in South C, Nairobi, collapsed on January 2, killing four people and leaving several others trapped.
DPP Moves to Prosecute Key Suspects in South C Manzil Towers Collapse
The DPP said there was sufficient evidence and a realistic prospect of conviction to prosecute the suspects linked to the incident.
Akivaga will face charges of abuse of office and neglect of official duty over findings related to the approval, oversight and regulatory processes connected to the construction project before its collapse.
According to the DPP, the decision to charge was made in accordance with Article 157 of the Constitution and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, following an independent assessment of the evidence gathered during investigations.
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Full List of Suspects Approved for Prosecution in South C Manzil Towers Collapse
The following is a list of suspects and the charges they face.
Manslaughter
- Daniel Alphonse Odhiambo
- Gideon Chege Mwangi
- Abdishakur Muse Mohamed
- Yussuf Mohamed Yussuf
Abuse of Office
- Patrick Analo Akivaga
- Christopher Naicca
- Brenda Nyawana
- Alfred Eshitera
- Tom Achar
- Philomena Wanjui
- Wilfred Masinde
- Sammy Shileche
- Judy Gitau
- Patrick Nutunga
- Stephen Mwadere
- Kimani Stanely
- Micheal Nderitu
- Teresia Njoki
- Simon Omondi
- Ian Lewiso Gichero
- Eunice Ngaho
- Josephine Nater
- Philip Mbithi
- Francis Odhiambo
- Grace Kiburo
- Moses Nyogesa
- Larry Ochieng
- Davis Mutinda
- Joseph Mutua
- Dominic Mwtegi
- Mackline Saitera
- Martha Maina
- Vivian Adongo
- Jassan Njani
- Eluid Lemaiyan
- Eng. Daniel Alphonse Odhiambo
- Arch. Gideon Chege Mwangi
- Abdishakur Muse Mohammed
- Yussuf Mohammed Yussuf
- Bowen Kwambai Kanda
- Abraham Choti Arati
Neglect of duty
The following persons will be charged with Neglect of Official Duty:
- Patrick Analo Akivaga
- Christopher Naicca
- Brenda Nyawana
- Alfred Eshitera
- Tom Achar
- Philomena Wanjui
- Wilfred Masinde
- Sammy Shileche
- Judy Gitau
- Patrick Nutunga
- Stephen Mwadere
- Kimani Stanely
- Micheal Nderitu
- Teresia Njoki
- Simon Omondi
- Ian Lewiso Gichero
- Eunice Ngaho
- Josephine Nater
- Philip Mbithi
- Francis Odhiambo
- Grace Kiburo
- Moses Nyogesa
- Larry Ochieng
- Davis Mutinda
- Joseph Mutua
- Dominic Mwtegi
- Mackline Saitera
- Martha Maina
- Vivian Adongo
- Jassan Njani
- Eluid Lemaiyan
- Eng. Daniel Alphonse Odhiambo
- Arch. Gideon Chege Mwangi
- Abdishakur Muse Mohammed
- Yussuf Mohammed Yussuf
- Bowen Kwambai Kanda
- Abraham Choti Arati
Making False Document
The following persons are charged with Making a False Document:
- Gideon Chege Mwangi
- Abdishakur Muse Mohamed
- Yussuf Mohamed Yussuf
Commencing a project without an environmental impact assessment license
The following persons are charged with commencing a project without an Environmental Impact Assessment Licence:
- Daniel Alphonse Odhiambo
- Gideon Chege Mwangi
- Abdishakur Muse Mohamed
- Yussuf Mohamed Yussuf
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