Constructors and investors seeking to put up residential and rental houses in Yatta Sub County have been told to adhere to planning and construction regulations.
Sub County administrator Jackson Mathiani said that licences and approvals will only be given to constructors who have been registered and met construction standards.
Briefing the media at his office in Yatta town on Friday, Mr Mathiani said the move is meant to curb cases where buildings under construction collapse.
“The sub county government will not give licences to constructors who lack proper documents. Therefore anyone planning to construct a residential home or rental must be qualified,” he said.
The sub county administrator, on the same note, announced plans to demolish buildings that have been constructed without approval.
He said the government is in the process of identifying the buildings which will be brought down immediately.
The official said the sub county will not tolerate rogue contractors who pursue money and fail to consider safety of tenants.
Mr Mathiani at the same time asked residents willing to start construction to seek advice from the sub county planners.
He said that many buildings are being put up without the owners seeking advice and clearance.