KDF specialised team deployed to Eastleigh building collapse, rescue 6
Specialised Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) teams have helped rescue six survivors from the rubble of an 18-storey building that collapsed along 9th Street in Eastleigh, Nairobi, as the multi-agency search operation entered its fourth day on Monday, October 26, 2026. The Kenya Red Cross has reported 47 people missing as rescue teams continue searching the […]
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Kenya has initiated a criminal investigation into the collapse of a multi-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, according to a statement released on Monday. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) informed that the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has been tasked with conducting a thorough probe into the incident.
The investigation aims to establish the circumstances leading to the collapse, including any potential acts or omissions by officials from the Nairobi City County Government, the private developer, contractors, or other professionals involved in the construction.
Furthermore, the DPP revealed that the Nairobi City County Government had not submitted any inquiry file regarding the building's construction to the ODPP for review and potential action against any wrongdoing. The ODPP emphasized that the DCI would submit its findings for independent review following the completion of the investigation.
In the event that any individuals are found to be criminally responsible, they could face prosecution, irrespective of their position or status. The ODPP stressed that any conduct amounting to a criminal offense would be handled in accordance with the law.
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