New Year Tragedy As 16-Storey Building Collapses In Nairobi’s South C Estate, Trapping People

A somber start to 2026 unfolded in Nairobi on New Year’s Day after a 16-storey residential building under construction collapsed in the South C neighborhood. The incident occurred early on the morning of January 1, 2026, in the Shopping Centre area. While official casualty figu..

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A 16-storey residential building under construction collapsed in Nairobi’s South C neighborhood on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026, raising fears of people trapped under the debris.

The incident occurred in the Shopping Centre area of South C.
The Kenya Red Cross Society confirmed the disaster, stating a multi-agency rescue team was deployed.
This collapse highlights urgent questions about the safety of rapid high-rise developments in Nairobi's residential suburbs.

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