A 16-storey building under construction in South C, Nairobi, collapsed on January 2, 2025, injuring one pedestrian and prompting a search for missing night guards. The incident has led to accusations of widespread negligence.

• A pedestrian was injured and taken to hospital, with fears that several security guards are trapped under the rubble.
• Lang’ata Sub-County Police Commander Pius Mwanthi confirmed the incident, and multi-agency teams, including the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), are conducting search and rescue operations.
• South C MCA Abass Khalif blamed negligence by Nairobi City County officials, citing "serious lapses" in the Urban Planning Department, and called for accountability.