Negligence in construction a legal offence, experts warn

Construction sites in Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam. Experts say laws governing construction, occupational safety and urban planning must be harmonised to ensure consistent enforcement.  PHOTO |  FILE


Dar es Salaam. Legal and construction experts have warned that negligence in building works remains a legal offence even in the absence of a single, explicit law governing every stage of construction, as concerns grow over the use of unfinished buildings in Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam’s major commercial hub.