The death toll from the collapsed building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, has risen to five following the recovery of three more bodies in the ongoing search-and-rescue operation.
Two bodies were recovered from the rubble on Wednesday night, while a third was spotted at around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, with rescue teams working to retrieve it.
The latest developments follow the recovery of one body on Tuesday and an earlier recovery, bringing the total number of victims found at the site to five.
Four people have so far been rescued alive from the collapsed structure as multi-agency teams continue clearing the debris in search of anyone who may still be trapped.
The operation involves police officers, emergency responders and specialised rescue personnel, who are using excavators and other equipment to access sections of the collapsed building.
Rescue efforts have been complicated by unstable sections of the structure, forcing emergency personnel to proceed cautiously as they navigate the debris in search of possible survivors.
The deployment of additional heavy machinery has helped accelerate the clearance of rubble, although responders must carefully assess sections of the building before moving debris to avoid compromising areas where people could still be trapped.
The search has drawn concern from families and relatives of those who were reported missing following the collapse, with many continuing to wait for information about their loved ones.
In an earlier update, the number of people reported missing had reduced to 11 after four individuals who had initially been listed as unaccounted for were reunited with their families.
The National Police Service has expressed condolences to families who have lost their loved ones and wished those injured a quick recovery.
Police have also appealed to members of the public to keep away from the affected site to allow emergency responders sufficient space to operate and ensure the safe movement of specialised rescue equipment.
Authorities have maintained that the multi-agency operation will continue as teams work to account for everyone who may have been inside the building when it collapsed.
Further updates are expected as the search-and-rescue mission progresses.
