Rescue teams have recovered another body from the rubble of a five-storey building that collapsed at Blue Estate in Shauri Moyo, raising the death toll and deepening concerns over building safety in the area.
Emergency responders, including personnel from the Kenya Red Cross, county disaster units, and local volunteers, have been working tirelessly at the scene, combing through debris in search of survivors. The latest recovery comes amid fears that more people could still be trapped beneath the wreckage.
Witnesses say the building came down suddenly, catching residents off guard and leaving little time for evacuation. Several survivors have been pulled out since the incident, some with serious injuries, and rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Authorities have since cordoned off the area as investigations begin into the cause of the collapse. Preliminary concerns point to possible structural weaknesses, illegal construction, or non-compliance with building regulations—issues that have repeatedly surfaced in similar incidents across Nairobi.
This tragedy echoes past building collapses in areas such as Huruma and Pipeline Estate, where substandard construction and regulatory lapses have led to loss of life and displacement of families.
Officials have urged developers to strictly adhere to approved building standards, while residents are being encouraged to report any structures they suspect to be unsafe.
As search and rescue operations continue into the night, families remain gathered at the scene, anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones. The recovery of another body underscores the gravity of the disaster and the urgent need for accountability in the construction sector.
