Seven missing after Eastleigh building collapse as 67 construction workers accounted For

A multi-storey building under construction in Eastleigh, Nairobi collapsed, leaving at least seven individuals missing. All 67 construction workers present at the site were found to be accounted for, with 66 suffering no injuries and one sustaining minor injuries, currently receiving stable treatment in a hospital. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen visited the scene on Friday evening along with Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku.

Rescue operations are ongoing to locate and save those believed to be trapped beneath the rubble. Eleven shops on the ground floor and basement occupied when the structure fell down. Seven people have been reported missing, with some already reached by rescue teams. A multi-agency team, including the Kenya Defence Forces, National Police Service, Nairobi City County Government, National Youth Service, Kenya Red Cross and others, is leading the search and rescue efforts.

The government is providing necessary support to expedite the operation and offering assistance to affected individuals and families, including psychological aid. The Interior CS assured the public that the circumstances leading to the collapse would be thoroughly investigated and those responsible held accountable. The incident has reignited concerns over construction safety and adherence to building regulations in Nairobi, where rapid urban development has intensified scrutiny of multi-storey developments.

Rescue efforts persist as authorities strive to ascertain the whereabouts of the missing people and ascertain the cause of the collapse.