16-Storey Building Collapses in South C; MPs Demand Construction Halt - January 2026

A 16-storey building under construction collapsed overnight in South C, Nairobi, prompting an extensive emergency response. The cause of the collapse is not yet known, and search-and-rescue operations are ongoing. Following the incident on Friday, January 2, 2026, which left at least two people trapped, Kenyan Members of Parliament have demanded an immediate suspension of all construction activities in parts of the city. Separately, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) announced that a new airport at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is critical. KAA stated the new facility is necessary for easing congestion and expanding capacity to meet growing air travel demand.