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HomeDaily NewsThursday, March 19, 202622 rescued after Kericho building collapse, 4 in critical condition - March 2026
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22 rescued after Kericho building collapse, 4 in critical condition - March 2026

Twenty-two people have been rescued after a building collapsed in Kericho County on Wednesday, with four survivors in critical condition. One person was confirmed dead and several others injured following the collapse of a building under construction in Kericho's Kaptebeswet Bypass area. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities work to account for all individuals present at the site. In a separate incident, two construction workers are reportedly trapped after a 22-storey building under construction in Westlands partially collapsed on Wednesday. Emergency teams are conducting search and rescue operations after this incident in Nairobi.

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Wednesday 8:11 PMCapital News

22 rescued after Kericho building collapse, 4 in critical condition

22 rescued after Kericho building collapse, 4 in critical condition

Twenty-two people have been rescued after a building collapsed in Kericho County on Wednesday, with four survivors in critical condition.

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Twenty-two people have been rescued after a building collapsed in Kericho County on Wednesday, with four survivors in critical condition.

  • 22 people rescued; 17 with minor injuries, 4 in critical condition.
  • Key organizations involved: Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Police Service, County Fire Brigade, and National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO).
  • The collapse occurred in the Kaptebeswet Bypass area; the cause is currently unclear.
Wednesday 7:04 PMCapital NewsFirst

Several people trapped as building collapses in Kericho’s Kaptebeswet Bypass

Several people trapped as building collapses in Kericho’s Kaptebeswet Bypass

A building collapsed on Wednesday evening in Kericho's Kaptebeswet Bypass area, trapping an unknown number of people.

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A building collapsed on Wednesday evening in Kericho's Kaptebeswet Bypass area, trapping an unknown number of people.

  • Four people have been confirmed pulled to safety so far by rescue teams.
  • The Kenya Red Cross is coordinating rescue operations on site.
  • This incident follows a similar building collapse in Nairobi's Shauri Moyo area that resulted in four deaths just two days prior.
Wednesday 10:58 PMCapital News

One person confirmed dead in Kericho building collapse, rescue efforts continue

One person confirmed dead in Kericho building collapse, rescue efforts continue

One person has been confirmed dead and several others injured following the collapse of a building under construction in Kericho. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities work to account for all individuals present at the site.

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One person has been confirmed dead and several others injured following the collapse of a building under construction in Kericho. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities work to account for all individuals present at the site.

  • 1 confirmed fatality and 4 individuals rescued and hospitalized.
  • The Ministry of Interior and National Administration and multiple emergency response teams, including the Kenya Red Cross, are involved.
  • The incident occurred earlier today in the Kaptebeswet Bypass area of Kericho, with the cause of the collapse still under investigation.
Thursday 12:20 AMCapital News

Workers trapped as 22-storey building partially collapses in Westlands

Workers trapped as 22-storey building partially collapses in Westlands

Emergency teams are conducting search and rescue operations after a 22-storey building under construction partially collapsed in Westlands, Nairobi on Wednesday.

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Emergency teams are conducting search and rescue operations after a 22-storey building under construction partially collapsed in Westlands, Nairobi on Wednesday.

  • The number of workers trapped is not immediately clear.
  • The Kenya Red Cross is on site.
  • This incident follows two other fatal building collapses in Kericho County and Nairobi's Shauri Moyo area in recent days, raising concerns about construction safety.
Thursday 7:44 AMKenyans

Workers Trapped After 22-Storey Building Collapses in Nairobi

Workers Trapped After 22-Storey Building Collapses in Nairobi

A 22-storey building under construction partially collapsed in Nairobi’s Westlands area on Wednesday night, trapping at least two workers.

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A 22-storey building under construction partially collapsed in Nairobi’s Westlands area on Wednesday night, trapping at least two workers.

  • Two workers remain trapped under the rubble, while two others escaped unhurt.
  • The Kenya Red Cross confirmed the incident and is involved in ongoing rescue efforts.
  • This collapse adds to a recent pattern of building failures in Nairobi and nearby areas, highlighting concerns over construction safety.
Thursday 8:03 AMKBC Top Stories

Two trapped after partial collapse of 22-storey building in Westlands

Two trapped after partial collapse of 22-storey building in Westlands

Two construction workers are reportedly trapped after a 22-storey building under construction in Westlands partially collapsed on Wednesday. This incident occurred alongside another building collapse in Kericho County.

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Two construction workers are reportedly trapped after a 22-storey building under construction in Westlands partially collapsed on Wednesday. This incident occurred alongside another building collapse in Kericho County.

  • Two workers remain unaccounted for.
  • The Kenya Red Cross is on site conducting search and rescue operations.
  • In a separate incident in Kericho County, one person died and 22 others were rescued from collapsed rubble.
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