A toilet project at Kabatini ward, which caved in last week. A group of contractors who are taking shortcuts to maximise profits are to blame for the collapse of two key projects days to their handing over to the county government. The projects, a public toilet that was hurriedly constructed at Kabatini Ward Administrator’s office, and a water tank in the neighbouring Bahati Ward in Nakuru County, gobbled up more than Sh3 million. According to Kabatini MCA Peter Macharia, the toilet was constructed within three days, compromising its structural integrity. Three days later, Bahati Ward residents woke up to heartbreaking news that a Sh1.7 million water tank meant to supply more than 1,000 households with clean water had collapsed days before being handed over.

Source: Standard Digital June 16, 2020 13:41 UTC