Governor William Kabogo has put on notice rogue housing developers and contractors putting up substandard buildings in the county.

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Speaking when he launched the free WIFI services at the county headquarters in Kiambu on Thursday, Kabogo said that his government will not tolerate rogue developers contravening construction regulations.

Kabogo stated that his government is working closely with the National Housing Authority and the Disaster Management Department to identify and demolish unsafe buildings.

He said that the government will not allow greed and selfish developers and contractors who risk lives of locals adding that the county has put in place specific measures to ensure all buildings meet the required standards.

Kabogoalso warned county housing inspectorate department officers who could be colluding with rogue developers saying that they risk sacking and prosecution.

Governor Kabogo urged locals to be vigilant and keep off buildings that have not been approved by the National Housing Authority.

“Our appeal is to Kenyans in Kiambu and other parts of the country to be vigilant and keep off buildings that have no construction approvals by the government,” he said.

On Wednesday morning a three- storey building collapsed in Kimbo estate Ruiru Sub County.

The building was occupied yet still under construction.

An elderly man and his wife escaped unhurt as the building crumbled down.

On Thursday, tens of tenants were evacuated from the luxurious Lancore Apartments in Ruaka after the building started sinking.

According to the tenants, the building started sinking on Tuesday but the landlord allegedly tried to seal the cracks.

Residents were however forced to vacate the building after officials from the housing authority declared the apartment a danger zone.

The search for the owner of the building has been launched.

National Housing Authority officials have also evacuated tenants from neighbouring buildings.

According to National Housing Authority officials, there are many unsafe buildings within Kiambu recommended for demolition.