- The collapse of a multi-story building in Nairobi’s Mathare area has left several individuals trapped beneath the rubble
- The Kenya Red Cross Society swiftly mobilized a rescue operation following the collapse, acknowledging the grave possibility of multiple individuals being trapped
- After an hour-long search, four individuals have been successfully rescued, but efforts to reach others believed to be trapped persist
Several individuals are reportedly trapped beneath the rubble of a multi-story building collapse in the Mathare area of Nairobi. The incident, which occurred in the afternoon, has sparked a frantic rescue effort by emergency responders.
The collapse, attributed to the unstable condition of a partially demolished structure, has left more than ten people ensnared, primarily residents who had ventured to scavenge for scrap metal amid the aftermath of the demolition.
Upon receiving news of the disaster, the Kenya Red Cross Society swiftly mobilized a rescue operation, acknowledging the grave possibility of multiple individuals being trapped beneath the debris.
“In light of the situation, our rescue team has been dispatched,” confirmed the Kenya Red Cross, underscoring the urgency of the mission.
Videos captured at the scene reveal the harrowing aftermath of the collapse, with residents standing at a cautious distance as responders work tirelessly to extricate survivors.
After an arduous hour-long search, four individuals have been successfully rescued from the wreckage and expedited to a nearby medical facility for urgent care.
However, efforts to reach others believed to be trapped persist, as confirmed by the Kenya Red Cross.
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This tragic incident unfolds mere days following a similar catastrophe in Bungoma County, where two individuals lost their lives and several others were rescued from the wreckage of a collapsed building.
Witnesses attribute the collapse to the partial demolition conducted by the County Government to facilitate the expansion of the Masinde Muliro Stadium.
Photographs obtained from the Mathare scene depict the collapsed building, its structure contorted and its lower section obliterated, serving as a stark reminder of the perilous consequences of structural instability.
In the aftermath of the collapse, local youth were observed rushing to the scene, embarking on a scavenging mission for scrap metal, underscoring the gravity of the situation.
The timing of this tragedy, occurring shortly after Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo’s inspection of the Masinde Muliro stadium, intended to host forthcoming Madaraka Day celebrations, adds a sobering dimension to the unfolding events.
