Construction worker dies, 4 injured in slab collapse at Parklands site

Police in Parklands are investigating the death of a construction worker who was killed when a slab collapsed on him at a site along Githuri Road.

The deceased, identified as Samson Muhanji, was working on the 18th floor of the building when the slab gave way. Four other workers were injured in the incident.

One of the injured workers said that they were not being provided with protective gear, making their jobs very dangerous. “We also fear raising the concerns because they will kick you out,” said the worker, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

The National Construction Authority (NCA) and the county government are investigating the matter.

This is the latest in a series of fatal accidents at construction sites in Nairobi. In recent months, there have been several cases of workers falling from heights or being crushed by falling objects.

In one case, a worker died after falling from the 12th floor of a building in Westlands. In another case, a worker was killed when a wall collapsed on him in Eastleigh.

The NCA has called for stricter safety measures at construction sites. The authority has also urged workers to speak up if they see safety violations.

In a separate incident, a five-year-old boy drowned in a water borehole at a construction site in Mwiki.

The boy, who has not been identified, was playing with other children in the area when he fell into the hole. His body was recovered a short time later.

The owner of the construction site is being questioned by the police over the incident.

These two incidents highlight the need for safety at construction sites. Workers and their employers must take all necessary precautions to prevent accidents.