Horror as 12-Storey Building Collapses into Rubble and Billowing Dust

A 12-storey building under construction collapsed in the Eastleigh district of Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, on Friday (23 October 2026). Rescue teams were immediately deployed to the site to deal with the incident and search for possible victims trapped beneath the rubble.

The Nairobi governor’s office said there were reports that people might be trapped beneath the debris. However, at the time of the initial report, there was no confirmed information about how many people had been affected or whether there had been any fatalities.

Emergency workers were seen operating at the scene, while residents gathered nearby to watch the response. Smoke was also seen rising from the rubble as rescuers worked.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja said the ground floor of the collapsed building was in use or occupied. This raised concerns that people may have been inside when the incident occurred.

The cause of the collapse has not yet been established. Officials continued to deal with the scene, with further information about casualties and the cause of the incident still unavailable.