Nairobi – The death toll from a building collapse in Eastleigh, Nairobi has risen to eight, following the recovery of six additional bodies on Wednesday, November 5, 2026.
The National Police Service confirmed the update, stating that four women and two men were found deceased at the site on that date.
Prior to these discoveries, two fatalities had already been recorded since the structure came down on October 23, 2026.
Search operations at the Eastleigh collapse site Four survivors have been pulled out alive since rescue efforts began. Multi-agency response teams remain deployed at the scene, working in a coordinated operation to reach areas still buried under rubble and account for all individuals who may have been trapped during the collapse.
“Multi-agency response teams continue to conduct search, rescue, and recovery operations at the site of the building collapse in Eastleigh, Nairobi, which occurred on 23 October 2026. The teams remain on the ground, working in coordination to reach areas beneath the rubble and account for all those who may have been caught in the collapse,” the National Police Service said in an update.
How families can get information
The National Police Service extended its condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives and appealed to relatives of missing persons to seek assistance at the Kenya Red Cross desk set up at the scene. Alternatively, families can reach emergency responders by calling the response line on 1199.
Authorities also called on members of the public to refrain from approaching the affected site, comply with guidance from response teams, and allow emergency personnel unobstructed access to continue their work.
