EAST AFRICA TIMES

  By James Mutua  Mtetezi Grassroots Economic Justice Movement has faulted systemic governance failures for the rising cases of building collapses in Nairobi, following the latest incident in Westlands that left at least one worker dead and several others trapped or rescued. Addressing the press on Saturday at the site where a building under construction along School Lane in Westlands, identified as Lumiere, partially collapsed, the movement expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with victims and affected families, warning that the incidents are not isolated accidents but part of a recurring pattern driven by weak regulation, impunity and ignored safety warnings. Mtetezi said the repeated tragedies point to deeper failures within Nairobi’s planning and construction systems, including manipulation of site conditions, irregular approvals and weak enforcement of regulations. The group highlighted widespread zoning violations and unlawful densification, warning that such practices p...

Mi Vida Homes has officially launched and broken ground on Phase II of KEZA Riruta, marking a significant milestone following the successful sell-out and handover of Phase I. Phase I of KEZA Riruta comprised 154 residential units, all of which were sold and handed over to investors in November 2025. Since completion, investors are currently achieving up to 30% return on investment, driven by strong rental demand and sustained occupancy levels. Phase II will introduce 480 new residential units, scaling the KEZA masterplan to meet growing demand within Nairobi’s mid-market housing segment. The groundbreaking of Phase II follows the validated success of Phase I, where strong rental absorption has reinforced KEZA’s positioning as both a livable community and an income-generating asset. KEZA Riruta is strategically located off Waiyaki Way, within a short commute to Westlands and Nairobi’s key commercial hubs, making it attractive to working professionals and long-term tenants. Speaking at t...