Friday, October 23, 2026

Many feared trapped as multi-storey tower collapses in Kenya

A viral video on social media captured the moment the building collapsed, throwing its surroundings into dust and rubble.

• October 23, 2026

Many were feared trapped in a multi-storey tower that collapsed in Nairobi’s Eastleigh, Kenya, on Friday.

The building was reportedly under construction when it collapsed, trapping some workers in the rubble.

A viral video on social media captured the moment the building collapsed, throwing its surroundings into dust and rubble.

Rescue efforts are ongoing at the scene.

Details shortly… 

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