A building in Eastleigh collapsed on Monday, trapping several people inside. Emergency services responded quickly to the incident, which occurred in a residential area. Initial reports indicated that the structure collapsed partially, with debris blocking access to the lower floors.
Rescue teams have been working through the night to locate and extract survivors. Local authorities confirmed that the cause of the collapse is still under investigation. No official casualty figures have been released, but officials warned that the situation remains critical.
The incident in Eastleigh, a town in Kenya’s Nairobi County, has raised concerns about building safety. Previous inspections had flagged structural issues in some areas, but no immediate action was taken. This collapse highlights the ongoing challenges in enforcing building regulations in rapidly growing urban areas. The investigation into the cause of the collapse is expected to take several days.
