# Video: Watch As The Building Collapses In Nairobi

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- Published: 2026-10-23T12:58:17+00:00
- Author: STESHA

# Several Feared Trapped as 13-Storey Building Collapses in Nairobi’s Eastleigh

Several people are feared trapped after a 13-storey building under construction 
collapsed along Yusuf Haji Avenue in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area on Friday, October
23, 2026.

The incident occurred along 9th Street, next to Day to Day Supermarket, triggering
panic as residents, traders and passersby gathered near the scene.

According to reports from the area, the building had reached its 13th floor before
collapsing. Shops and rental units were reportedly operating on the lower floors
despite the ongoing construction work.

The circumstances surrounding the collapse remained unclear, with authorities yet
to confirm the number of people who may have been inside the building when it came
down.

The Kenya Red Cross confirmed the incident, announcing that its emergency response
teams were heading to the scene to assist with rescue operations.

“A building has collapsed along Yusuf Haji Avenue, next to Day to Day Supermarket
on 9th Street, Eastleigh. Kenya Red Cross response teams are en route to the scene,”
the organisation stated.

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As the situation unfolded, concerns mounted over the possibility of construction
workers, traders and residents being trapped beneath the rubble.

However, the number of casualties, injuries and missing persons had not been officially
established by the time of publication.

## Multi-Agency Rescue Operation Underway

A multi-agency security team later arrived at the scene to coordinate the emergency
response and support rescue efforts.

The team reportedly included personnel from the Kenya Defence Forces, regular police,
the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit, the Bomb Disposal Unit and other specialised response
teams.

Police officers also lobbed tear gas to disperse hundreds of onlookers who had gathered
around the collapsed building.

The large crowd reportedly complicated access to the site, making it difficult for
emergency vehicles and rescue personnel to move freely and coordinate their operations.

The incident also caused significant traffic congestion on roads leading into and
out of Eastleigh, one of Nairobi’s busiest commercial neighbourhoods.

Residents shared videos and livestreams on social media, appealing to Nairobi Governor
Johnson Sakaja to ensure emergency services reached the scene promptly.

Friday prayers also presented an additional challenge as the predominantly Muslim
neighbourhood observed its weekly religious gathering.

## Building Safety Concerns Emerge

The collapse is expected to raise renewed questions about building safety, construction
standards and regulatory enforcement in Nairobi.

The Nairobi County Government, National Police Service, National Disaster Management
Unit and National Construction Authority had not issued official statements clarifying
the circumstances surrounding the incident.

It also remained unclear whether the building had obtained the necessary approvals
and complied with applicable construction regulations.

Authorities are expected to establish what caused the structure to collapse and 
determine whether any safety violations contributed to the incident.

Meanwhile, rescue efforts remained the immediate priority as emergency teams worked
to assess the rubble and establish whether anyone was trapped.

Further details, including confirmed casualties and the cause of the collapse, were
awaited as the situation continued to develop.

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