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Kenya MP Refuses Apology Over Building Collapse Claims
Kenyan MP challenges governor to court over collapsed building approval claims.
In brief
Kenyan MP challenges governor to court over collapsed building approval claims. Kenya's Embakasi East MP Babu Owino refuses to apologize to Governor Johnson Sakaja, demanding accountability for Eastleigh building collapse deaths. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Babu Owino challenges Sakaja
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino demands accountability for Eastleigh building collapse deaths.
“Let's meet in court, SAKAJA. I will not apologise to a man who has destroyed the lives of Nairobians”
Owino refuses apology
Owino insists he will not apologize to Governor Sakaja despite allegations linking City Hall to collapse.
“We shall meet in court”
Collapse claims escalate
Owino accuses Sakaja of misleading Kenyans about building approval and alleged Sh120 million bribe.
“Nairobians deserve answers, accountability and justice; not excuses, arrogance or attempts to silence those demanding answers”
Sakaja's ultimatum
Sakaja's lawyers demand Owino remove social media posts linking him to building approval within six hours.
“Failure to comply would result in legal action”
Approval dispute
Sakaja claims county approved property use change but not high-rise construction approval.
“The county approved a change of user from residential to mixed residential and commercial in October 2024”
Rescue operation
Four people rescued alive as Kenya Red Cross reports 47 missing after Eastleigh building collapse.
“People are dying. Families are living in agony”
The headline
Kenya's Embakasi East MP Babu Owino refuses to apologize to Governor Johnson Sakaja, demanding accountability for Eastleigh building collapse deaths.
