- Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen revealed that seven people are missing following the collapse of a building in Eastleigh, Nairobi
- All 67 construction workers at the site have been accounted for, with 66 escaping uninjured
- A multi-agency team is searching the rubble as authorities promise investigations into the cause of the collapse
Harry Ivan Mboto is a Current Affairs and Politics Editor at TUKO.co.ke, covering general news. Mboto has five years of journalism experience and joined TUKO.co.ke in 2024
Seven people have been reported missing following the collapse of a multi-storey building under construction in Eastleigh, Kamukunji Sub-County, Nairobi.
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The incident occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, October 24, prompting an emergency response involving several government agencies and humanitarian organisations.
In an update issued after visiting the scene alongside Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, Kipchumba Murkomen said 67 construction workers were at the site when the building collapsed.
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According to the Interior CS, all the workers have since been accounted for. Sixty-six escaped without injuries, while one sustained injuries and is receiving treatment in hospital, where their condition was reported to be stable.
How many people are trapped in the Eastleigh collapsed building?
Murkomen said that seven people were missing following the incident. Eleven shops located on the building's ground floor and in the basement were occupied when the structure came down.
The rescue team has established contact with some of the missing people, with efforts ongoing to reach and rescue those believed to be trapped beneath the rubble.
"Eleven shops on the ground floor and in the basement were occupied at the time of the collapse. Seven people have been reported missing. The rescue team has made contact with some of them, and efforts are underway to rescue those trapped in the rubble," the Interior CS said.
A multi-agency team comprising the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), National Police Service (NPS), Nairobi City County Government, National Youth Service (NYS), Kenya Red Cross and other government agencies is coordinating the search and rescue operation.
Authorities have urged families searching for missing relatives to contact the Kenya Red Cross through its emergency response number, 1199.
What caused the Eastleigh building to collapse?
The cause of the collapse remains unknown, with relevant national and county government agencies expected to investigate the incident in collaboration with professional bodies.
Authorities have pledged to hold those found responsible accountable after the investigations.
Meanwhile, support is being arranged for affected individuals and families, including psychosocial assistance as rescue operations continue. Officials have also assured the rescue teams of the support needed to expedite the operation, while expressing sympathy to families whose loved ones remain missing.
The search and rescue operation was ongoing at the time of the update.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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