Tatu City, collaborating with the National Construction Authority (NCA), has certified 500 skilled workers to enhance compliance with Kenya’s construction regulations.
The five-day exercise evaluated masons, electricians, plumbers, painters, welders, carpenters, and supervisors against NCA’s technical and safety benchmarks.
NCA Regional Coordinator for Kiambu County Julius Muchiri 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.
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Two buildings in Nairobi’s Uthiru and Kahawa West areas collapsed in the past seven months due to substandard construction practices.
Tatu Industrial Park, East Africa’s largest private industrial zone, currently hosts 88 companies employing hundreds of construction workers.
