State to harmonise building approvalsThe government will harmonise building approval processes and fees in an effort to create a level playing field across the country. “I have already tasked my officer in charge to reach out to the Council of Governors on the same,” said Mr Hinga. The AAK has been calling for the harmonisation of development control processes and fees in all the counties. The association attributed the dip to a lack of information on development control, such as building permits and planning approvals. “We recognise the strides taken by county governments in making development control information accessible, but undertaking a construction project in Kenya is still marred by unclear government approval processes,” said AAK President Mugure Njendu.

Source: Standard Digital February 13, 2020 12:56 UTC