{
  "id": 16347451,
  "title": "Police Pursue Eastleigh Building Owner, Contractor Over Deadly Collapse, 31 still missing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/police-pursue-eastleigh-building-owner-contractor-over-deadly",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T16:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/police-pursue-eastleigh-building-owner-contractor-over-deadly-collapse-31-still-missing/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nairobi police are searching for the owner of a multi-story building that collapsed in Eastleigh, along with the contractor who built it, after 31 people remain missing. The incident occurred on Friday on 9th Street. Police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga stated that investigators are looking into the collapse to determine if negligence, structural defects, or building regulation breaches led to the tragedy. The National Police Service is collaborating with other agencies, including the Kenya Defence Forces, Kenya Red Cross, and Nairobi City County emergency teams, to continue rescue operations at the scene. Emergency personnel are using heavy machinery and specialized equipment to clear debris and search for survivors. Authorities have advised the public to stay away from Yusuf Haji Avenue and 9th Street while the investigation and rescue efforts are underway. The collapse has sparked discussions about construction safety and adherence to building regulations in Nairobi, where enforcing development standards remains a concern. The Kenya Red Cross has set up an emergency desk at the site to assist families searching for information about missing relatives. The Red Cross can be reached through its emergency hotline, 1199. Police have expressed their sympathies and pledged to keep searching until all individuals at the construction site are located. The identities of the building owner and contractor, as well as any potential charges, have not been disclosed at this time.",
  "summary": "NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 24 – Police have launched a manhunt for the owner of a multi-storey building that collapsed in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area, as well as the contractor responsible for…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}