Normalcy returns to Eastleigh as traders count losses hours after operation ends at collapsed building
Life is gradually returning to normal in Nairobi’s Eastleigh neighbourhood, 16 days after an 18-storey building collapsed, killing eight people. Traders along 9th Street in Eastleigh have gradually resumed business after the area was closed during rescue operations following the collapse. However, many are still counting their losses after the disaster disrupted their businesses and […]
After an 18-storey building collapsed on October 23, 2026, life is gradually returning to normal in Nairobi’s Eastleigh neighbourhood, 16 days later. The area, where traders faced significant financial losses, was closed during rescue operations following the tragedy. Many traders have resumed their businesses, but are still assessing the damage and repairing their premises.
One trader, Ali Abdi, has been without his business for 15 days, repairing a damaged roof that allows rainwater into his shop. Another trader, Christine Wambua, lost stock worth Ksh10,000. The traders have called for stronger emergency response mechanisms, as the process of reopening the affected area took longer than expected. Search and recovery operations ended on November 6, with eight bodies recovered and four people rescued alive.
Written by urgent.news from People Daily Kenya's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
