NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 22 – Tatu City, in partnership with the National Construction Authority (NCA), has certified 500 skilled workers to enhance compliance with Kenya’s construction regulations.
The five-day exercise involved evaluating masons, electricians, plumbers, painters, welders, carpenters, and supervisors against NCA’s technical and safety benchmarks.
Julius Muchiri, NCA Regional Coordinator for Kiambu County, emphasized the importance of a skilled labor force in ensuring safety and quality in construction.
“This effort sets a benchmark for the construction industry. By prioritizing accreditation, Tatu City ensures a safer, more compliant building environment, serving as a model for other developers,” he said.
An NCA survey revealed that 70% of inspected buildings failed safety standards, with noncompliance, unqualified personnel, and corruption contributing to frequent collapses.
In the past seven months, two buildings in Nairobi’s Uthiru and Kahawa West areas collapsed due to substandard construction practices.
Tatu Industrial Park, East Africa’s largest private industrial zone, currently hosts 88 companies employing hundreds of construction workers.
“At Tatu City, quality and safety are non-negotiable. This accreditation program not only enhances the skills of our workforce but also ensures that every structure we build stands the test of time,” said Onesmus Kinyua, Lead Clerk of Works at Tatu City.
