Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has lifted the suspension of approval of building plans that has been force within the city.
The Nairobi City County Government in a notice on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, announced the lifting of the suspension which came into effect during the heavy rains and flooding experienced in various parts of the country including Nairobi in April and May.
“Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has lifted the suspension on approval of architectural building plans that have been force from 29th April 2024.
The Governor had suspended new approvals of building plans and excavations at construction sites during the recent downpour and flooding that was experienced in the city,” read part of the statement.
Further, Sakaja ordered for auditing of construction sites and buildings which were approved over the last 24 months.
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According to the County government, the audit is to ensure that the sites and buildings are compliant. Governor Sakaja also directed the establishment of a multi-stakeholder’s team to undertake building audits in the city.
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The Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) through the acting County Secretary’s office has since written to various stakeholders requesting them to forward names of professionals and representatives who will now form part of the task force.
The task force shall convene on the 12th of June to commence the audit exercise across the city.
It will have 60 days to complete its work and submit a report to the Governor’s office for implementation.
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Additionally, the ban on excavations of new construction sites has also been lifted forthwith.
At the same time, the Nairobi City County has lifted the suspension of approval requirements and exemption of fee payments on flooded-related repairs and renovations (walls & buildings).
Sakaja also reconstituted the Urban Technical Committee (UPTC) by calling for new representation from stakeholders who include architects, urban planners, environmentalists & engineers’ bodies among others.
The UPTC is the responsible committee that deliberates and recommends granting building plan approvals.
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