Building collapse in Nairobi, Kenya traps people under rubble

In Nairobi, Kenya, a 12-storey building under construction collapsed on Friday, October 23, 2026, in the busy commercial area of Eastleigh. Many people are feared trapped beneath the rubble. Rescuers, including the Kenya Red Cross, were on the scene, but police fired tear gas to disperse looters from nearby shops. The cause of the collapse is not yet known, and building collapses are a recurring problem in Nairobi due to inadequate inspections.