Abyan Consulting Limited, the developer behind the 16-storey building that collapsed in Nairobi’s South C estate, has rejected claims that the project lacked the necessary approvals or had been flagged by authorities, including the Nairobi City County Government.
In a statement issued on Monday, the firm said the development complied fully with all regulatory requirements and received approvals from both county and national agencies before construction commenced.
The company was responding to reports circulating on social media and in sections of the mainstream media alleging that the building had not secured proper approvals and failed to meet planning and safety standards. Abyan Consulting dismissed the claims as misleading, describing the documents being shared as “doctored” and saying they had created unnecessary public confusion.
According to the developer, multiple agencies approved the project, including Nairobi City County, the National Construction Authority (NCA), the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), and other relevant bodies.
Abyan said Nairobi City County granted physical and land use planning approval on December 19, 2023, after the company submitted an application in October 2023 for a mixed-use residential development on L.R. No. 209/5909/10 in South C. The firm added that the county later approved three additional floors on February 13, 2025, following a separate application lodged on January 31, 2025.
The developer further stated that the project was duly registered with the National Construction Authority, which issued a certificate of compliance on November 8, 2023. NEMA, the company said, also issued an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) licence on February 16, 2024.
“All other relevant approvals were sought and granted by their corresponding agencies,” the company said.
In the same statement, Abyan Consulting expressed condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the building collapse. The firm also thanked multi-agency rescue teams, first responders, medical personnel, volunteers, and members of the public who participated in the rescue and recovery efforts.
Authorities have since launched investigations into the cause of the collapse, with officials yet to release an official report detailing the circumstances that led to the incident.
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