Embu assembly building in danger of collapse
The High Court has stopped the construction of a new assembly building complex after two residents opposed it. PHOTO | CHARLES WANYORO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
Engineers have warned the building housing the Embu County Assembly could collapse any time.
This is because of a trench dug as the foundation for a Sh335 million county offices complex.
County Public Works Director Fredrick Ndaire on Thursday said the 10-metre-deep excavation posed a serious threat to the assembly building, especially during the anticipated El Nino rains.
“If you dig a pit, it will trap water if kept unprotected. If the water fills the pit, the water will weaken the soils around.
"The court stopped the contractor from continuing with the construction. I gave the advice to the county assembly to ensure measures are taken to prevent it,” said Mr Ndaire.
Embu County Assembly Speaker Kariuki Mate confirmed receiving the advisory and said the House may be forced to shut its operations indefinitely.
