At least three people were killed on Wednesday, and six others rescued after a building under construction collapsed in the Highrise area of Kibera, Nairobi County. “The collapsed building was under construction. On March 16, a building collapsed in the Blue Estate area of Shauri Moyo in Nairobi. On January 11, two workers died when a building under construction collapsed in Karen, while seven others were rescued and taken to hospital with multiple injuries. The recent incidents have raised concerns over construction safety in Nairobi, with authorities stressing the need for adherence to building regulations and proper construction practices to prevent further tragedies.

Source: The Star April 08, 2026 21:59 UTC