US EditionA building under construction collapses in Nairobi, leaving an unknown number of people trapped
Rescue teams are searching rubble after a 16-story building collapse amid concerns over 58% of Nairobi buildings deemed unfit by the National Construction Authority.
- On Friday, a building under construction in Nairobi's South C collapsed, trapping an unknown number of people in the reported 16-story structure.
- Experts point to longstanding regulatory gaps in Nairobi's construction sector, where the National Construction Authority found 58% of buildings unfit and developers often bypass safety rules.
- Rescue workers are digging through the rubble as a multi-agency response team manages the scene, the Kenya Red Cross said.
- Authorities have not immediately commented on cause or casualties, and local authorities gave no immediate comment while officials said the toll is not expected to be high.
- The 2015 collapses that killed 15 people prompted a government audit after eight building collapses, with the presidency ordering a nationwide safety compliance check.
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Kenya: Pedestrian Hit By Debris From Collapsed South C Building Stable in Hospital
Nairobi -- Police say a pedestrian who was struck by flying debris from a collapsed 16-storey building in Nairobi's South C area is in stable condition at Mbagathi Hospital, as rescue teams continue efforts to establish whether more victims may be trapped under the rubble.
A multi-storey building under construction collapsed in the Kenyan capital Nairobi today, trapping an unknown number of people under the rubble.
Nairobi Building Collapse Highlights Construction Crisis | Science-Environment
A 16-story building under construction in Nairobi's South C district collapsed, leaving many trapped. Rescue efforts are underway. Building collapses are frequent in Nairobi due to high housing demands and non-compliance with regulations. A 2015 audit revealed many unsafe structures in the city.
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