One person has been confirmed dead after a building collapsed at Akala Market, in an incident that has raised fresh concerns over structural safety in local trading centres.
Authorities said the victim was trapped under the rubble when the structure suddenly caved in, prompting an emergency response from local residents and first responders who rushed to the scene to assist in rescue efforts.
The body was later retrieved from the debris after a search operation, with officials confirming that no other casualties had been reported at the time of the incident, even as checks continued to ensure no one else was trapped.
Preliminary findings indicate that the building was old and had weakened over time, with officials noting that it lacked proper structural reinforcement, making it vulnerable to collapse.
The incident has once again highlighted concerns over poor construction practices and failure to adhere to safety standards in parts of Siaya County, where similar cases have been reported in the past.
Local authorities have launched investigations into the collapse to establish the exact cause and determine whether negligence or violation of building regulations contributed to the incident, as calls grow for stricter inspections of aging structures in market centres.
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