“I Demand TOTAL Halt Of All Construction In South C!” – MP Jalango
Langata Member of Parliament (MP) Phelix (Jalango) Odiwuor has urged relevant authorities to halt all construction activity in Nairobi’s South C neighborhood following the collapse of a 16-story structure under construction in the region on Friday, January 2.
According to a statement posted on Facebook shortly after the Kenya Red Cross confirmed the development, Jalongo condemned the incident on Muhoho Road in South C, Langata Constituency, which trapped numerous individuals beneath the wreckage.
”Our greatest concern is the safety of those affected, and we pray that no lives have been lost,” the legislator took to Facebook.
“We unequivocally demand the immediate and total suspension of all construction activities in South C and Nairobi West wards.”
This is a tragic and unacceptable way to begin the year!
— TV 47 Digital (@tv47digital) January 2, 2026
Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor 'Jalango' is calling for the immediate suspension of all construction works in South C, Nairobi, until "full approvals, safety audits, and compliance verifications" are conducted by all relevant… pic.twitter.com/0w4ejC920w
As the investigation continues, Jalango has appealed for urgency in determining the cause of the fall. He also urged the affected families to be calm.
”This halt must remain in effect until full approvals, safety audits, and compliance verifications are conducted by all relevant authorities,” he said.
“The continued disregard for construction regulations and public safety must come to an end before more lives are put at risk.”
”As investigations proceed, we call upon all responsible agencies to act with urgency, transparency, and accountability,” Jalango added.
“To the families and loved ones affected, we ask you to remain calm and know that the nation stands with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we hope for the safe rescue of everyone involved.”
Following the incident, the Kenya Red Cross provided an update.
ALSO READ:
- Parliament Passes VAT Bill For Petroleum, Slashes It To 8%
- Oburu’s ODM Blasts UDA Over Infiltrating ‘Their’ Zone, Demands Respect
- Safaricom Issues Statement After MyOneApp’s Negative Feedback
- IEBC Announces 16 Additional Diaspora Voting Countries
- EXPLAINER: KRA’s New 3-Step Filing Process For Kenyans; How It Works
”Early this morning, a building under construction collapsed in the Shopping Centre area of South C, Nairobi County,” the statement read in part.
Update: The area has been cordoned off as the National Disaster Management Unit, Nairobi City County, the National Police Service and the Kenya Red Cross continue search and rescue operations.
— Kenya Red Cross (@KenyaRedCross) January 2, 2026
More updates to follow. https://t.co/LlMza6QDoc pic.twitter.com/by5RI0ra5g
“A multi-agency response team is on site managing the situation.”
This happens amid the ongoing heavy rainfall pounding most parts of the country, posing flood risks and related disasters.
”The area has been cordoned off as the National Disaster Management Unit, Nairobi City County, the National Police Service and the Kenya Red Cross continue search and rescue operations.” Kenya Red Cross added.
“I Demand TOTAL Halt Of All Construction In South C!” – MP Jalango
