Nairobi 12-Storey Collapse: Penalties Call, Evidence Gaps
AllAfrica reported a 12-storey building collapse in Eastleigh, Nairobi. Governor Sakaja called for tougher penalties, but key facts remain unconfirmed.
Structural engineering
75 articles on structural engineering in Somaliland and Puntland, newest first, from Somali Construction Review.
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Burao Main Bridge: A 2014 Warning Left Unverified
Somaliland Sun reported on 23 September 2014 that Burao's main bridge needed urgent attention; no later evidence confirms its condition or any repairs.
Goobjoog: South-West State Palace Inaugurated in Baidoa, 2015
Goobjoog News reported on 2015-04-10 that a newly built state palace was inaugurated in Baidoa. No cost, contractor or post-2015 status is established.
Sheikh Zayed Hospital Phase Two: Foundation Stone Laid in Mogadishu
Wardheer News reported on 23 May 2016 that the Somali President and UAE Ambassador laid the foundation stone for the second phase of Sheikh Zayed Hospital.
Dahabshiil conference hall for Hargeisa University: what was reported in 2017
Horn Diplomat reported a foundation stone for a Dahabshiil-funded hall at Hargeisa University, with an awarded tender and a 'nearly $100,000' estimate.
Dahabshiil recovery ward for Madina Hospital: what the 2017 report did not establish
A 2017 Horn Diplomat report said Dahabshiil handed over a recovery ward to Madina Hospital and pledged blood bank and ambulance support, with no update since.
Kismayo Housing Collapse Leaves at Least 47 Homeless
Wardheer News reported on 2 September 2019 that houses in Kismayo collapsed, leaving at least 47 people homeless. What the report does not establish.
Mogadishu Building Collapse Reported 21 July 2020
Somali Guardian reported on 21 July 2020 that a three-story building collapsed in Mogadishu, killing one and rescuing more than 16. No cause or follow-up given.
China Supports Revamp of Mogadishu's Benadir Hospital
Somaliland Sun reported on 2022-04-21 that China supported revamping the operation theater of Banadir Hospital; details on cost, funding, completion date…
Building Quality Guidelines Launched by Ministry
The Ministry of Public Works launched building quality guidelines and registration procedures; engineers without a license will not work, minister says.
Mogadishu Building Collapse Kills Three, Owner Arrested
The Somali Digest reported on 2023-08-31 that an eight-story building collapsed in Mogadishu, killing at least three people and leading to arrests.
Four Engineers Arrested Over Mogadishu Building Collapse, Inquiry Begins
Mustaqbal Media reported on 1 September 2023 that four engineers were arrested over alleged structural failures in Hawlwadaag district…
Qatar Wins Contract to Drill Somalia's Second Oil Well
Wardheer News reported on 12 July 2026 that Somalia's Ministry of Petroleum awarded Qatar a contract to drill a second oil well in the Nugaal Basin.
Engineering and MethodsBosaso
Who checks cantilever construction skills in Bosaso?
Cantilever construction training gaps in Bosaso start when attendance certificates stand in for practical assessment. Here is how to check real competence.
Engineering and MethodsGabiley
Can you find cantilever experience in Gabiley?
Cantilever construction experience gaps in Gabiley show up as deflection and cracked finishes. Check references before you award the pour.
Engineering and MethodsHargeisa
How do stair reinforcement training gaps affect Hargeisa builds?
A certificate proves attendance, not hands-on competence. Check stair reinforcement training gaps in Hargeisa with practical tests and bar records.
Engineering and MethodsBosaso
Who really has stair reinforcement experience in Bosaso?
Stair reinforcement experience gaps in Bosaso can show up as wrong anchorage and bent bars. Ask for the bar bending schedule and inspect a stair the crew built.
Engineering and MethodsHargeisa
How do you check prop removal experience in Hargeisa?
Prop removal experience gaps in Hargeisa let slabs take load too early. Check stripping records, walk a struck slab and agree the criteria first.
How do you check prop removal competence in Burao?
Attendance at a prop removal briefing proves nothing. Check the stripping plan, the cure records and who signs the pour before loading floors in Burao.
Engineering and MethodsGabiley
Do formwork bracing training gaps matter in Gabiley?
Attendance proves little. Formwork bracing training gaps in Gabiley show up in how braces are fixed and checked before the pour.
How do formwork bracing experience gaps affect Burao builds?
Formwork bracing experience gaps show up as late stripping, shutters out of plumb and movement claims, so check records before you award the frame.
Engineering and MethodsBosaso
How do beam detailing training gaps show up in Bosaso?
Attendance at beam detailing training in Bosaso does not prove site competence. Here is how the gap shows up and how to check it.
Engineering and MethodsGabiley
How do beam detailing experience gaps affect Gabiley builds?
Limited beam detailing experience in Gabiley can leave congested reinforcement zones, late clashes and weak cover. Here is how to check and close the gap.
Engineering and MethodsHargeisa
How do you check column alignment training in Hargeisa?
A certificate proves attendance, not site skill. Ask the provider for the assessment record behind it, then check alignment on site.
