From captain to all candidates

The tragic 12-storey building collapse in Eastleigh on Friday highlights why Nairobi County urgently needs decisive leadership like Captain Ronald Karauri. For too long, Nairobi has been stuck in a predictable, devastating loop. A building collapses due to systemic failures, an emergency audit is promised, media headlines dominate for a few days, and then absolute silence follows until the next tragedy occurs. Karauri has cut through this political noise by demanding immediate, uncompromising accountability. He is pushing for every single construction audit report to be made public, and for the rogue developers and negligent county officials who clear these unsafe sites to face actual prosecution and prison time. Nairobi needs a leader who prioritizes strict enforcement over political survival. Securing the safety of our city requires someone who will enforce building approvals, empower proper inspections, and eliminate the backdated portal updates that cover up illegal construction. Karauri’s track record as an independent thinker makes him the right voice to break the cycle of corruption, protect innocent lives, and restore structural integrity to our capital.