A multi-storey building under construction has collapsed in Eastleigh, Nairobi, sending a massive cloud of dust into the air and triggering an emergency response.
The incident occurred along 9th Street on Friday afternoon, October 23, with several people feared trapped beneath the rubble.
The collapse caused alarm among residents, traders and pedestrians in the busy neighbourhood as emergency responders rushed to the scene.
Rescue Operations Underway
Police and emergency teams were mobilised to coordinate the response and establish whether workers or members of the public were trapped inside or near the collapsed structure.
Nairobi police boss Issa Mohamed said officers had been deployed to support the rescue operation as authorities sought more information about the incident.
The building’s ground floor was reportedly occupied, raising further concerns about the safety of people who may have been inside when the structure gave way.
As of the latest available reports, the number of people trapped, injured or killed had not been confirmed.
Cause of Collapse Yet to Be Established
The cause of the collapse remains unknown, and authorities are yet to provide a definitive account of what led to the structure’s failure.
The incident is likely to renew scrutiny of construction safety, building approvals and enforcement of regulations in Nairobi, where rapid urban development has increased demand for multi-storey buildings.
Investigations will be needed to establish whether the structure complied with approved plans and construction standards.
Further details are expected as emergency teams continue their work and officials establish the full extent of the incident.
