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Kenya DPP orders probe into Eastleigh building collapse
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to launch a thorough investigation into the collapse of a multi-storey building in the Eastleigh neighborhood of Nairobi. The probe aims to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, which resulted in injuries, property damage, and missing persons.
The investigation will examine whether acts or omissions by Nairobi City County officials, the private developer, contractors, or other construction professionals involved in the planning, approval, supervision, or construction contributed to the collapse. The ODPP clarified that it had not previously received any inquiry files from the Nairobi City County Government regarding alleged malpractices related to the project.
Upon completion of the DCI's investigation, the findings will be submitted to the ODPP for independent review. The office stated it will pursue prosecutorial action against any individuals found criminally culpable, regardless of their professional position or status.
Entities
Directorate of Criminal Investigations · Eastleigh · Eldoret · Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang · Mathew Kyalo Mbobu · Nairobi · Nairobi City County Government · Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions · Victoria Nthunya Mutiso
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The ODPP will take prosecutorial action against anyone found criminally culpable regardless of status. nairobinews.co.ke · capitalfm.africa
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The building collapse caused injuries, property damage, and left people missing. nairobinews.co.ke
- [● 3 SOURCES] The DPP directed the DCI to investigate the Eastleigh building collapse. nairobinews.co.ke · uzalendonews.co.ke · capitalfm.africa
- [● 2 SOURCES] The DPP invoked Article 157(4) of the Constitution to issue the directive. nairobinews.co.ke · uzalendonews.co.ke
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nairobi City County Government had not forwarded any inquiry file to the ODPP regarding the project. nairobinews.co.ke · uzalendonews.co.ke · capitalfm.africa
- [● 3 SOURCES] The investigation will examine the roles of county officials, developers, contractors, and construction professionals. nairobinews.co.ke · uzalendonews.co.ke · capitalfm.africa