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- Nairobi County Assembly’s Housing Committee calls for disbandment of County Planning Committee over transparency concerns in building approvals.
- County suspends building plan approvals and excavation pending audit; officials emphasize adherence to proper development framework and clarify roles in approval process.
The Nairobi County Assembly’s Housing Committee has called for the disbandment of the County Planning Committee, citing concerns about transparency in the approval of buildings within the city.
Members of the Housing Committee, led by Nasra Nanda, have accused the Planning Committee of greenlighting illegal constructions since the current government assumed office.
They argue that the Planning Committee has failed to furnish the county assembly with necessary information regarding approved buildings, alleging an attempt to undermine the oversight role of the House committee.
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This demand comes amidst the county’s decision to suspend the approval of building plans and further excavation activities at construction sites.
The county has initiated an audit of buildings erected in the city over the past two years.
Nasra Nanda emphasized the importance of adhering to a proper development framework, noting that until approved by the Legislature, such a framework remains nonexistent.
As Chairperson, Nanda pledged to safeguard the assembly’s role in implementation.
Fredrick Ochanda, the Assistant Director of Development Control, addressed concerns regarding the approval process, particularly in light of widespread social media coverage.
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Ochanda clarified that while he oversees the release of plans, he does not have the authority to approve them outright.
He acknowledged the scrutiny surrounding the approval process and reiterated his role in the release of plans rather than their approval.