Nairobi — City Hall has announced the lifting of a ban on deep excavation activities within the city.

The ban, which was instituted on April 29 by Governor Johnson Sakaja, was a precautionary measure taken after heavy rains caused hazardous conditions at several construction sites.

City Hall at the time asserted that the measures were aimed at averting collapses and fatalities.

The adverse weather had prompted a halt to all deep excavation activities to prevent further loss and ensure public safety.

With the recent cessation of the heavy rains, County Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning, Patrick Analo, has announced that developers are now permitted to resume their projects.

However, this comes with strict safety conditions aimed at preventing future incidents.

"Developers are urged to exercise the utmost caution to ensure the safety of all neighboring structures," stated Analo.

He emphasized that only projects with the necessary approvals will be allowed to continue their deep excavation work.

The County Government has also mandated that project architects, civil engineers, and private developers collaborate with government bodies responsible for site inspections.

Likewise, all construction projects involving deep excavations must submit geo-technical engineering reports for approval before resuming work.

He warned that non-compliance with these requirements would result in the immediate cessation of activities.

The capital was adversely affected by the torrential rains that submerged several neighborhoods.