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January 2, 2026
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Two feared trapped as building under construction collapses in South C

Two feared trapped as building under construction collapses in South C

According to the Kenya Red Cross, the incident occurred early in the morning, leaving two workers trapped in the area...

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A 16-storey building under construction in Nairobi’s South C area collapsed, trapping at least two individuals and prompting a multi-agency rescue operation. The incident occurred along Muhoho Road early in the morning.

  • Two workers are feared trapped in the rubble following the collapse.
  • Organizations involved in the rescue include the Kenya Red Cross, National Disaster Management Unit, Nairobi City County, and the National Police Service.
  • Lang'ata MP Felix Odiwuor (Jalang'o) condemned the incident, citing suspected collusion between developers and corrupt authorities, and called for all ongoing construction projects in South C to halt for re-evaluation.

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