Mombasa County To Demolish A Nice Storey Building Due To Structural Problems (Severe Foundational Compromise)

It is with utmost seriousness and a deep sense of responsibility that I address you today regarding a matter of critical public safety. Following a comprehensive assessment by a Multisectoral Agency Team comprising the County Department of Lands, Urban Planning and Housing, the National Building Inspectorate, the County Security Team, the National Construction Authority, the State Department of Public Works, and the Kenya Defence Forces, a grave structural failure has been confirmed at a multi-storey building constructed on Plot No. XLVI/195/MI, off Abdel Nasser Road.

This nine-storey structure has exhibited severe foundational compromise due to unapproved borehole drilling into the foundation, with ground floor columns collapsing by approximately three meters. The building has been declared structurally unsound and poses an imminent risk to life and property. In light of this, a controlled demolition has been scheduled to avert potential catastrophe.

In preparation for this operation, I wish to share the following critical information with the public:

Evacuation and Medical Relocation: The nearby Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital currently has 504 patients, out of which 380 are ready to be discharged. The remaining 124 patients, including 8 in the Intensive Care Unit, are being relocated to Utange and Port Reitz Hospitals.