NSSF building in Kampala collapsed killing 5 people

The chairperson Uganda national association of building and civil engineering contractors Gumisiriza Barantaine told the press in Kampala that some of the laws are out dated.

This follows an incident at Bukoto in Kampala where the building collapsed injuring seven (7) people and destroying several vehicles. Engineer Birantaina observed that most supervisors and site engineers no longer perform their duties.

He said in some instances craft people have taken the roles of engineer. Birantaina also mentioned corruption and sub-standard material facing the building and construction sector.

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The bill has now been taken to Parliament for debate before it can be passed into law or rejected altogether.

NSSF building in Kampala collapsed killing 5 people (NV)

This comes at a time where the country has seen a number of buildings collapsing causing loss of lives and financial losses with no particular people being punished for such unfortunate scenarios.

The Minister of State for Housing Michael Werikhe told the press in Kampala that culprits

Werikhe says the bill therefore was formulated to beef up the existing laws on housing so that substandard work can be checked.

The minister pointed out people like local leaders who fail to supervise the construction of some buildings to ensure their quality and safety yet it is their duty.

President Museveni recently proposed tough punishments for engineers who supervise buildings which collapse because it leads to loss of people’s lives.

Tiberindwa Zakaria

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