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In a statement issued on June 7,2026, the residents’ group said the allegations against the senior county official were “serious and relate directly to issues that Manyani residents have raised for many years,” adding that concerns over irregular planning approvals and weak enforcement remain unresolved.
Speaking during a church service at PCEA Muteero Church, Karen Nairobi, Gachagua said he was confident in the independence of the courts and insisted that he would accept whatever outcome is delivered by a three-judge bench expected to rule on his challenge.
KARA, AAK, KIP and IEK have asked the ODPP to review charges against Nairobi City County’s Urban Planning Technical Committee members linked to the Manzil Towers collapse, arguing technical input is advisory and lacks final approval authority.
Konza Technopolis is one of the flagship projects under Kenya's Vision 2030 development blueprint.
The flooding, which has lasted for about a month, has submerged villages, schools, and health facilities, forcing residents to abandon their homes and seek refuge in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. Many areas remain inaccessible by road, compelling responders to rely on boats to reach affected communities.
In a statement on Saturday, the association said the committee’s role is strictly advisory and does not include executive authority in the approval of construction projects.
Led by civil society leader Rashid James, residents said civic education should be integrated into the process before members of the public are asked to give their views on proposed legislation.
Speaking during the launch on Saturday, Musyoka described the initiative as more than a political website, saying it represented a national movement aimed at rescuing the country from what he termed a state of "capture".
The student, identified as Eugene Mutuku, a final-year KMTC Matuu student, was reportedly travelling along Thika Road on his way to begin his clinical attachment at a hospital in the Kasarani area when the incident occurred.
According to investigators, the suspect, identified as Oscar Livondo, was arrested in Nairobi's Ngumba Estate following months of investigations into the alleged theft.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the State continues to stand in solidarity with the bereaved families and the wider school community during what he described as a deeply painful moment for the nation.
Thirty-four county governments have signed intergovernmental agreements with the Ministry of Education to keep funding bursary and scholarship programmes. MPs in the National Assembly questioned the constitutional and legal framework and whether counties may spend public funds without direct legislation.