5 killed, 1 missing as building under construction partially collapses in Syokimau
A building under construction in Syokimau, Nairobi, collapsed due to framework failure, resulting in five deaths. Search and rescue operations are ongoing for one missing person.
Why it matters
The incident raises serious questions about construction safety standards and regulatory oversight in urban development projects.
At least five people have been reported dead after a building under construction partially collapsed along the SGR Syokimau access road in Nairobi County.
The incident occured on Friday, November 13 morning when construction workers were doing concreting works on the 9th floor of the building.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the building collapsed because of framework failure.
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud says three bodies were retrieved from the rubbles during initial operations in the morning hours, with two more bodies recovered later.
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