Eastleigh building collapse: Rescue operations continue into the night
The search for survivors following the collapse of a building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, was ongoing well after sunset on Friday evening.
Several people are feared trapped under the rubble.
Rescuers at site of a collapsed building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, on October 23, 2026.
The collapsed structure is located along Yusuf Haji Avenue, next to Day to Day Supermarket on 9th Street.
The site of a collapsed building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, on October 23, 2026.
At the scene, emergency response teams from the Kenya Red Cross, Nairobi City County and security officers could be seen searching for people trapped under the rubble.
"We urge the public to keep clear of the area to allow emergency teams to work safely," Kenya Red Cross said.
A building that collapsed in Eastleigh, Nairobi, on October 23, 2026.
Police lob tear gas
According to Nairobi police boss Issa Mohamed, police lobbed tear gas to disperse curious onlookers and make way for rescuers, as well as prevent looting of nearby shops.
Traders and residents gather near the scen of a collapsed building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, on October 23, 2026.
Some youths were reportedly targeting scrap metal from the rubble.
“Emergency crews are on site as efforts continue to search for survivors,” he told the Nation.
Mr Mohamed added that more police officers have been deployed to the scene to help coordinate emergency response teams and support rescue efforts.
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