Second body recovered from collapsed Eastleigh building
Police confirmed the recovery of a second female body from the rubble of the collapsed building in Eastleigh, Nairobi. In an update issued on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the police said the multi-agency rescue team retrieved the body as the search-and-rescue operation continued. The NPS further revealed that four survivors have so far been pulled [...] The post Second body recovered from collapsed…
NAIROBI, Kenya - Rescue teams have recovered a second female body from the debris of a collapsed multi-story building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, according to the National Police Service (NPS). The operation to rescue people trapped beneath the rubble continues, with four individuals reported to have been pulled alive from the structure so far.
The first body, also that of a woman, was discovered on October 30 by Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan. At present, at least two fatalities have been confirmed, although the exact number of missing individuals remains unknown. The NPS is conducting the search-and-rescue operation with the support of multiple agencies, urging the public to stay away from the affected area to allow emergency responders and specialized equipment to continue their work.
The police have expressed their condolences to the families of the deceased and hope the injured make a full recovery.
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