Monday, 18th August 2025: The Committee to Review the National Construction Authority Act no. 41 of 2011 and the National Construction Authority Regulations 2014 made a presentation to the Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Hon. Alice Wahome, EGH and the Principal Secretary for Public Works Mr. Joel Arumonyang, CBS. The Committee, led by its Chairman, Mr. Brian Ochieng Otieno, was hosted by NCA Board Chair Ms. Mercy Okiro and Executive Director Eng. Maurice Akech, MBS.

The review of the Act and Regulations was mandated to address emerging challenges in the sector, and the proposed amendments are designed to address the current enforcement gaps, including compliance monitoring, adherence to project registration requirements, quality assurance and timely application of sanctions.

Speaking at the workshop, Hon. Wahome commended the Committee for the progress made to date, adding, 'As a policymaker, it is my responsibility to ensure that the legal framework guiding the construction sector is forward looking, comprehensive and aligned to national development goals. This reform process is not about change for its own sake; it is about a legislative foundation strong enough to serve the sector for the next decade and beyond, sustainably;

PS Arumonyang noted that the review of the National Construction Authority Act and Regulations was mandated to address emerging challenges in the sector, and the proposed amendments were designed to address the current enforcement gaps, including compliance monitoring, adherence to project registration requirements, quality assurance and timely application of sanctions. NCA Board Chair Ms. Mercy Okiro in her address stated that the Board is desirous of the completion of the review process so that the Authority can move forward with regulation that befits the evolving construction landscape.

NCA Executive Director Eng. Maurice Akech, MBS, stated, ‘Today's session is critical for stakeholder buy in and engagement; the State Department and our parent Ministry are walking with us during this process to add as much value as possible.’

The review of the instruments will examine the regulation of developers, foreign contractors and construction materials, and ensure statutory harmony with other existing laws, among other key proposed amendments. The next steps in the review process include public and stakeholder engagements and preparation of the legislative instruments, ahead of submission for consideration and approval ahead of tabling before the legislature.