Omar Yussuf, organising secretary of the Eastleigh Business Community, has confirmed that two people died and two others survived after a multi-storey building collapsed in Eastleigh, Nairobi.
Speaking about the incident, Omar said the collapse has inflicted heavy losses on local businesses. The road near the site remains closed, a situation that residents and traders have strongly criticised because they previously relied on it for their daily commercial activities.
The business community has approached the government on several occasions seeking the reopening of the road and proper crossing arrangements, he added. Omar expressed hope that the prolonged clearance and recovery work at the collapsed building would finally end the following day, allowing the area to begin returning to normal. He noted that the collapse has led to a sharp downturn in business activity as customers stay away and access remains restricted.
The multi-storey building collapsed along 9th Street in Eastleigh, one of Nairobi’s busiest commercial hubs, on 23 October 2026 at around 1:00 pm. Nairobi Regional Commander Issa Mohamud confirmed that the building was partially occupied, with tenants on the basement and ground floors.
Rescue and Recovery Update
Rescue and recovery operations have been ongoing at the site, with roads around the area barricaded, further disrupting transport and trade. Now in its 14th day, the operation continues, with families still camping at the site and holding on to hope for their missing loved ones.
Two bodies—both female—were recovered from the rubble (one on Sunday and another on Tuesday). Identification of the bodies is scheduled for today, Thursday, 5 November 2026, at the Nairobi City Mortuary. at the Nairobi City Mortuary. Families who suspect the deceased may be their missing relatives have been asked to present themselves for post-mortem examinations and DNA profiling.
Rescue teams have said at least 10 people are still believed to be trapped in the basement, with efforts to reach them now at a critical stage. Four survivors had earlier been pulled alive from the rubble.
The update comes after the National Police Service confirmed the recovery of the second female body.
