The death toll from the building collapse in Eastleigh, Nairobi, has risen to eight after six more bodies were recovered from beneath the rubble on Thursday, November 5.
The development comes as multi-agency teams continue with their search, rescue and recovery operations at the scene.
The latest victims comprise four women and two men, bringing the total number of confirmed fatalities to eight since the building collapsed on October 23, 2026.
Four people have so far been rescued alive from the collapsed structure, while emergency response teams remain at the scene, working to reach sections of the building buried beneath the debris and establish whether more people could still be trapped.
The operation involves several government agencies and humanitarian organisations coordinating efforts to search the affected areas, recover victims and account for everyone who may have been inside the building at the time of the incident.
Rescue personnel continue to navigate challenging conditions at the site, with operations requiring careful coordination and adherence to safety procedures to avoid further risks.
The recovery of the six additional bodies marks another tragic development in the incident, which has left families and the Eastleigh community mourning the loss of their loved ones.
The National Police Service has conveyed its condolences to the families and friends of those who have died, expressing solidarity with those affected by the tragedy.
Authorities have also appealed to families searching for missing relatives to seek assistance from the Kenya Red Cross information desk established at the scene.
Those seeking information about missing family members can also contact the emergency response line on 1199 for assistance and guidance.
The public has been urged to provide relevant and accurate information that could help response teams establish the identities and whereabouts of people who remain unaccounted for.
Meanwhile, members of the public have been asked to keep away from the affected site and allow emergency personnel to continue with the operation without interference.
The National Police Service warned that unauthorised access to the scene could expose members of the public to danger, compromise ongoing recovery efforts and obstruct emergency personnel working in the affected areas.
Residents and members of the public have also been urged to follow instructions issued by response teams, respect restricted areas and avoid spreading unverified information about the incident.
The multi-agency operation remains ongoing, with teams continuing to search through the rubble in an effort to account for all those who may have been caught in the collapse.
The National Police Service has reiterated its commitment to supporting the coordinated response as rescue and recovery teams work to conclude operations and provide answers to families still waiting for information about their missing relatives.
The tragedy has renewed attention on the devastating consequences of building collapses and the importance of coordinated emergency response efforts in protecting lives and ensuring that affected families receive timely information.
