Nairobi Star (Nairobi)
Diana Madegwa
17 June 2011
If you doubt the safety of the house you are living in, then you need to check with your local authority to find out if it is safe or not. Vice chairperson of the Architectural Association of Kenya Waweru Gathecha says you can also ask your land lord to produce an occupational certificate.
An occupational certificate is issued by the local authority to confirm that a building is safe for occupation. A report by city hall shows that most houses in Embakasi, Kahawa, Tassia, Umoja and Kayole have been illegally constructed and pose a serious risk to area residents.
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Kenya: Check With Local Authority to Ascertain Building Safety