Seven missing after multi-storey building collapses in Kenya's capital
Summary
A multi-storey building under construction collapsed in Nairobi, Kenya, leaving seven people missing and trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams are searching for survivors while officials examine the cause and whether construction rules were followed.Key Facts
- The building, estimated to have 16 to 18 floors, collapsed on Friday afternoon in Nairobi's Eastleigh area.
- Seven people are missing and feared trapped, mostly in shops on the bottom floors that had already opened.
- 66 of 67 construction workers escaped unharmed; one worker was slightly injured.
- Rescue efforts have paused use of heavy digging machines to avoid cutting off air to trapped people.
- Officials are investigating if the building met safety and planning regulations.
- Nairobi’s governor said the owners lacked the necessary paperwork to occupy the building.
- Building collapses in Nairobi often happen due to poor construction or weak regulation enforcement.
- Kenya’s National Construction Authority has identified the developer, architect, and engineer involved.
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