A multi-storey building under construction in Eastleigh, Nairobi, collapsed on Friday afternoon. The 13-floor structure, located on 9th Street, collapsed with reports indicating several people are feared trapped. Rescue operations have already begun at the scene.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohammud are present at the site. A worker who survived the collapse described being on the sixth floor and warned that others remain under the rubble. Videos circulating online show the dramatic collapse, with large clouds of dust and debris.
The incident has raised concerns about construction safety and regulatory oversight in the area. The building was under construction, and the exact cause of the collapse is under investigation. Emergency services are working to locate and rescue those trapped.
This is not the first such incident in Eastleigh. Previous collapses have sparked calls for stricter safety regulations and better oversight. The current event has once again highlighted the need for improved safety measures in the construction sector. The situation remains under active monitoring by local authorities.
