THE HURUMA TRAGEDY

Abstract

The Commission undertook specific investigations into dereliction of duty by public officials who bear the duty to regulate and enforce building and construction regulations and in particular, possible omission or commission including inaction that may have precipitated the collapsing of the seven-storey residential building in Huruma Estate, Nairobi County on the night of 4th January, 2015. The investigations were undertaken suo moto following media reports on the collapsed building where five (5) people lost their lives and thirty two (32) others were injured. Issues investigated: i. Dereliction of duty by public officials ii. Factors behind the collapse of the building in Huruma iii. Responsibilities and culpabilities