The National Construction Authority (NCA) has begun enforcing the newly enacted Building Code 2024, which took effect on March 1, replacing the outdated 1968 building regulations.
The new code introduces stricter safety measures, sustainable building practices, and streamlined approval processes to enhance structural integrity and prevent disasters linked to substandard construction.
NCA Nyanza Regional Coordinator Festus Mariera said the repeal of the 1968 code was long overdue, given rapid urbanisation and emerging construction technologies which have changed dynamics in the building industry.
Speaking in Kisumu during a sensitisation meeting for stakeholders in the building industry, Mariera said the new code provides a comprehensive framework to ensure buildings meet modern safety and environmental standards.
