# Kenya MP Refuses Apology Over Building Collapse Claims

> Kenyan MP challenges governor to court over collapsed building approval claims.
- Title: Kenya MP Refuses Apology Over Building Collapse Claims
- Summary: Kenyan MP challenges governor to court over collapsed building approval claims. Kenya's Embakasi East MP Babu Owino refuses to apologize to Governor Johnson…
- Keywords: kenya, embakasi east, babu owino, johnson sakaja, nairobi, eastleigh building, collapsed building, construction approval, city hall, governor, news, world
- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610260401.html
- Published: 2026-10-26T12:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kenya, embakasi east, babu owino, johnson sakaja, nairobi, eastleigh building, collapsed building, construction approval, city hall, governor, news, world
## 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
## Key takeaway

Kenya's Embakasi East MP Babu Owino refuses to apologize to Governor Johnson Sakaja, demanding accountability for Eastleigh building collapse deaths.