Six killed after building partially collapses in Syokimau
At least six workers died after a building under construction partially collapsed in Syokimau, Kenya. Emergency teams are currently searching the debris for survivors following a failure in the structure's formwork.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding building safety standards and construction oversight in rapidly urbanizing areas of Nairobi.
The Kenya Red Cross said three people have been rescued and taken to hospital, November 13, 2026. /RED CROSS At least six workers have been killed after a building under construction partially collapsed along the Syokimau SGR access road in Nairobi county.
The incident occurred during concreting works on the ninth floor after a reported failure of the formwork, causing part of the structure to cave in, police said.
Nairobi police boss Issa Mohamud said three bodies were retrieved during initial morning operations, with three more middle-aged men subsequently recovered from the debris.
He said five other workers had been rescued and rushed to nearby hospitals, while the exact number of people who were at the construction site when the building collapsed was still being established.
“Search and rescue teams are actively combing the debris to locate any individuals who may remain trapped,” Mohamud said.
Also covering this story
2 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in