3 rescued as building collapses in Syokimau, one missing
Three people have been rescued and taken to hospital after a building under construction collapsed in Syokimau, Machakos County. The Kenya Red Cross Society confirmed the incident on Friday, November 13, 2026, saying search and rescue operations were underway for one person reported missing. In an update shared on its social media platforms, the humanitarian […]
A building under construction in Syokimau, Machakos County, Kenya, collapsed on Friday morning, resulting in three deaths and the rescue of five individuals. The Kenya Red Cross dispatched its response team to the scene alongside other emergency partners for search and rescue efforts. The Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team was also activated to assist in the ongoing operation.
The collapse took place near the Argile Hotel on the Syokimau SGR access road at approximately 9am during concreting works. Preliminary reports suggest that the upper part of the building collapsed due to formwork failure. The National Construction Authority (NCA) was present at the scene as investigators began their inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident and whether construction safety protocols were adhered to.
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