The legislator's remarks come amid growing public outrage following several construction-related disasters that have resulted in deaths, injuries and destruction of property across the capital.
The latest incident occurred on Saturday, November 14, 2026, when a perimeter wall at a construction site along Riverside Drive collapsed, killing three people and leaving 11 others injured. Rescue teams were deployed to the scene as emergency responders worked to establish whether additional victims were trapped beneath the debris.
The incident has once again raised questions about the enforcement of construction regulations and the responsibility of authorities in ensuring that buildings and construction sites meet the required safety standards.
His concerns also come against the backdrop of the recent collapse of an eight-storey building under construction near the Nairobi SGR terminus along Mombasa Road in Syokimau, where six people reportedly lost their lives while several others sustained injuries.
The Eastleigh building collapse, which claimed eight lives in October, has further intensified calls for comprehensive reforms in the construction sector.
The recurring incidents have placed Nairobi County authorities under pressure, with residents demanding explanations over how potentially unsafe structures continue to emerge within the city.
Attention has also shifted to the role of the Nairobi County government, the National Construction Authority, developers and contractors in preventing construction-related accidents.
Owino's concerns have added to the growing demand for thorough investigations, stricter inspections and appropriate legal action against individuals or institutions found responsible for negligence.
As Nairobi continues experiencing rapid urban expansion, Kenyans are increasingly questioning whether the authorities are doing enough to guarantee the safety of people living and working in the city.
The latest developments have renewed calls for accountability, with many insisting that protecting human lives must take priority over construction profits and rapid property development.
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