Building collapses in Nairobi, rescuers on scene
IN SHORT
An 18-storey building under construction collapsed in Nairobi's Eastleigh neighborhood on Friday, October 23, 2026, trapping an unknown number of people. Emergency responders are on the scene, working to clear rubble and search for survivors.
Key Numbers
18storey building collapsed
1000GMT (1:00 p.m. local time) collapse
Who's Involved
Kenya Red Cross
response teams heading to the scene
Nairobi County governor's office
stated there were reports people may be trapped
Kenya Police
deployed to the scene
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud
said authorities were still gathering information
Former Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria
made an urgent public call for specialized engineers, medical teams, and heavy-lift equipment
↳ Why This Matters
The collapse of a multi-storey building in a densely populated area of Nairobi raises concerns about construction safety standards and the potential for significant casualties.