On Tuesday, the Kisumu government brought down structures built on a sewer line in Migosi. (See page 25)
Planning is key to the development of any city or town to ensure that the growth is not haphazard and our country does end up as one major slum.
Before any construction, more so in urban areas, one has to acquire not fewer than seven licences.
However, because of ingrained corruption, approvals are given even when it is clear that the proposed project sits on a sewer line, road reserve or the structural plan is not sound.
Little do some investors know that by taking shortcuts, they risk future demolitions. Those charged with clearance turn a blind eye and watch investors put in a lot of money only to turn against them in the future.
This is witnessed in all major towns where those responsible instead of stopping such projects right at the ground level are bribed to give clearance.
When the regime changes, they are nowhere to answer the tough questions leaving the investor with property not worth its title.
State and county officers charged with clearing buildings must not dupe investors by issuing worthless clearance papers.
Investors too must not take shortcuts because with time this in some cases catches up with them.
Quote of the Day: “Live your life as though your every act were to become a universal law.”
Immanuel Kant
The German philosopher was born on April 22, 1724