18-Story Building Collapses in Nairobi's Eastleigh Amid Construction
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An 18-story building under construction collapsed in Eastleigh, Nairobi, on October 23, 2026, crushing lower floors and trapping people. Rescue teams are searching for survivors while police report one injured person rescued and another who stopped shouting for help. The structure fell between adjacent high-rise buildings, complicating access. Police used tear gas to disperse looters near the site. Authorities note the building lacked a safety certificate and that 87% of nationally inspected buildings in 2025 failed standards or lacked permits.
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