Why Do Buildings in Kenya Keep Collapsing?

closure – n. a situation or occurrence in which something (such as a business or factory) closes forever

violation – n. something that is not allowed by a law or rule

helmet – n. a hard hat that is worn to protect your head

particular – adj. used to indicate that one specific person or thing is being referred to and no others

environment – n. the conditions that surround someone or something; the conditions and influences that affect the growth, health or progress of someone or something

negligence – n. failure to take the care that a responsible person usually takes; lack of normal care or attention

condone – v. to forgive or approve (something that is considered wrong); to allow (something that is considered wrong) to continue; (often used in negative statements)

elephant in the room – idiom an obvious problem or difficult situation that people do not want to talk about

extort – v. to get (something, such as money) from a person by the use of force or threats

Are many buildings being constructed in your country? Who is inspecting them as they are being built? Have buildings collapsed in your country? If so, how is the government reacting to the collapses? We want to hear from you. Write to us in the comments section.