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Nairobi's 'sick' buildings take health toll on residents

Dark mold growth on wet walls by damaged window blinds indoors. standing sick buildings that quietly harm residents’ health, reduce productivity, and lower the quality of life
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Dramatic building collapses continue to grab headlines, with multiple incidents in early 2026 alone claiming lives and exposing a severe crisis in construction standards.

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