The County Government of Mombasa has announced an immediate countywide enforcement operation targeting all ongoing developments that fail to comply with approved building plans and statutory development requirements.

In a public notice issued by the Department of Lands, Urban Planning, Housing and Serikali Mtaani, the county said the crackdown is aimed at enhancing public safety, promoting orderly urban development, and protecting the environment following a rise in unauthorized and non-compliant construction projects.  

According to the notice, the county is mandated under the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the County Governments Act 2012, and the Physical and Land Use Planning Act 2019 to regulate and control all development activities within its jurisdiction.

The county noted that despite previous warnings and enforcement notices issued to developers and property owners, several projects continue to violate conditions of approval and other legal requirements.

County Executive Committee Member for Lands, Urban Planning, Housing and Serikali Mtaani, Mohamed Hussein, said the enforcement exercise will be immediate and countywide.

“The County Government has noted a significant increase in ongoing developments that do not comply with the conditions of approval and other development requirements, thereby posing risks to public safety, orderly urban development, and the environment,” Hussein said.

He warned that developers found flouting the law would face firm enforcement measures.

“Developers and property owners whose projects are found to be non-compliant with conditions of approval and other statutory requirements shall be subjected to the appropriate enforcement measures, including legal action,” he stated.

The county has urged all developers to ensure they possess the necessary approvals and fully adhere to all conditions attached to their development permits before proceeding with construction.

“All developers are therefore advised to ensure that their developments have the requisite approvals and comply fully with conditions of approval and all other statutory requirements,” Hussein added.

The latest directive is part of the county’s broader efforts to tighten oversight of construction activities and improve compliance with planning regulations. In recent months, Mombasa has intensified enforcement on development approvals, building safety, and land use compliance as part of efforts to create a safer and better-planned urban environment.  

The County Government reaffirmed its commitment to promoting “a safe, orderly, sustainable and well-planned built environment for all residents of Mombasa County,” while warning that enforcement officers will move against any ongoing development found to be operating outside the law.