building regulations

Of Gated Communities and The Role Residents Associations play in Development Control

Gated communities and residents associations have been instrumental in protecting the property value and aesthetic…

Metric System Vs Imperial: Why are there Two Measurement Systems?

The imperial and metric systems are two different measurement systems for length, area, volume and mass.

How to Obtain a Certificate of Occupation in Kenya

The Certificate of Occupation/ Occupancy or Occupation permit is a legal document issued by a local government agency or the housing/building department declaring a building’s compliance with relevant building codes and other laws, and indicating it to be in a condition suitable for human habitation.

Building Collapse in Nairobi

Building Collapse : Poor enforcement of Regulations to Blame

A building collapse should be treated as a crime scene. However in Kenya, this is not the case.