Building Collapses in Kibera Highrise, Rescue Operations Underway
News Updated: 08 April 2026 15:53 EAT
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A multi-storey building collapsed today in the Highrise area of Kibera, a densely populated part of Nairobi. The incident sparked immediate alarm among local residents and passers-by.
The Kenya Red Cross Society confirmed the collapse and said emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene to begin coordinated search and rescue operations.
Responders on site are working amid the debris to locate and assist anyone who may be injured or trapped. Police officers, firefighters, and medical personnel have also been deployed to support the ongoing rescue efforts.
Residents in the vicinity said they heard a loud noise moments before the structure caved in, though the exact details of the events leading up to the collapse remain unclear.
Authorities have not confirmed how many people may be trapped or injured, but there are fears that several individuals could be caught under the rubble.
The Red Cross emphasized that the rescue effort is ongoing, with operations focused on locating and helping any potential victims.
Emergency teams and humanitarian responders are continuing work into the afternoon, carefully removing debris to reach those trapped.
Local officials have called for calm as rescue operations continue, urging residents to stay clear of the area to allow responders to work efficiently.
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