Many feared trapped after multistorey building collapses in Kenya

Officials say building in Nairobi's Eastleigh area had no occupation certificate, but ground floor was in use.

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Many people are feared trapped after a multi-storey building collapsed in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.

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Al Jazeera Published 23 October 2026

Many feared trapped after multistorey building collapses in Kenya

Al Jazeera Published 23 October 2026

Many feared trapped after Kenya building collapse

Many people are feared trapped after a multi-storey building collapsed in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.

DW Published 23 October 2026

Many feared trapped under collapsed building in Nairobi

People are feared to be trapped after a large, unfinished building in Nairobi collapsed during construction. Rescue operations have proven complicated as police fired tear gas to disperse looters.

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