In a video recorded on Saturday, November 14, Mosiria expressed anger over what he described as failures in building approvals and emergency response. He said 11 people had been rushed to hospital with injuries after the building collapsed.
Mosiria questioned why ambulances reportedly took nearly an hour to reach the scene, arguing that Nairobi’s disaster management system was failing people when lives were at risk.
He also accused some building inspectors and construction professionals of working with corrupt individuals to approve unsafe structures. Mosiria alleged that a cartel linked to City Hall was taking money and allowing approvals without proper procedures. These serious claims require investigation and should not be treated as proven facts.
“Nairobi cannot become a cemetery because of corruption, greed and negligence,” he warned, calling for those responsible to face the law.
Mosiria recalled a case in South C, where he said construction he had helped stop later resumed following orders from powerful people. He also cited failures in Eastleigh, arguing that Nairobi needs stronger oversight.
He appealed to President Ruto and the Senate to intervene, demanding arrests of those responsible and accountability for officials involved in approving projects. He urged the Ministry of Public Works to deploy independent engineers to inspect construction sites across Nairobi.
The incident sparked reactions online, with many people talking about public safety and accountability. Supporters appeared divided, but residents want answers.
The debate has now shifted beyond one collapsed building to construction safety across the capital.
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