Four people have been rescued and taken to the hospital following the collapse of a multi-storey building under construction in Eastleigh, Nairobi, as search-and-rescue operations continue.
The building collapsed along 9th Street on Friday, October 23, 2026, prompting an ongoing emergency response involving rescue personnel and specialised equipment.
In an update, National Police Service said they were supporting the search-and-rescue operation as emergency teams continued efforts at the scene.
Families seeking information about relatives who may be missing have been advised to report to the Kenya Red Cross desk established at the site or call the emergency response number 1199.
Police also urged members of the public to keep away from the affected area, particularly along Yusuf Haji Avenue and 9th Street, to allow rescue teams unhindered access.
“The National Police Service extends its heartfelt sympathies to the families and friends of those affected by this tragic incident and reaffirms its commitment to supporting the ongoing response operation,” the statement said.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the collapse are ongoing, with police promising further updates as the operation progresses.
On Monday, Seven people have been reported missing following the collapse of a multi-storey building under construction in Eastleigh, Nairobi, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said.
Murkomen said a multi-agency team was conducting search and rescue operations at the site, with efforts underway to reach people trapped in the rubble.
In an update issued on Friday evening, Murkomen said 67 construction workers were at the site when the building collapsed. All had been accounted for, with 66 escaping uninjured and one sustaining injuries.
The injured worker was in stable condition in hospital.
"Eleven shops on the ground floor and in the basement were occupied at the time of the collapse," Murkomen said.
"The rescue team had made contact with some of the seven people reported missing, as efforts continued to rescue those trapped in the rubble."
On Friday, seven people were reported missing following the collapse of a multi-storey building under construction in Eastleigh, Nairobi, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said.
Murkomen said a multi-agency team was conducting search and rescue operations at the site, with efforts underway to reach people trapped in the rubble.
In an update issued on Friday evening, Murkomen said 67 construction workers were at the site when the building collapsed. All had been accounted for, with 66 escaping uninjured and one sustaining injuries.
The injured worker was in stable condition in hospital.
"Eleven shops on the ground floor and in the basement were occupied at the time of the collapse," Murkomen said.
"The rescue team had made contact with some of the seven people reported missing, as efforts continued to rescue those trapped in the rubble."
