×
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya’s Boldest Voice
The Standard Group Plc is a
multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper
print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
A Nairobi court has freed four government officials accused of the 2016 Huruma building collapse, in a controversial judgment that instead saw the property owner jailed over a tragedy that claimed 52 lives.
In a detailed judgment by Milimani Magistrate Gilbert Shikwe, officials from the National Construction Authority (NCA) and Nairobi County Government, including Director of Planning and Compliance Justus Kathenge and Mathare Sub-county Administrator Seline Ogallo, were acquitted, while building owner Samuel Kamau Karanja was sentenced to seven years in prison.
Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers!
join