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Two dead as yet another building collapses in Ruaka

By Simon Ciuri November 17th, 2022 1 min read

A six-storey building under construction has collapsed Thursday in Ruaka, Kiambu County, claiming two lives. This is the second building collapse in the Nairobi metro area in a week, coming just days after a building under construction came tumbling down in Kasarani.

The building in Ruaka collapsed over a neighbouring residential home whose occupants were sleeping at the time of the incident. Emergency responders say three survivors have been taken to hospital.

Rescue workers at the site of the collapsed building in Ruaka on November 17, 2022. PHOTO | FRANCIS NDERITU

Samuel Kahura, head of Kiambu Fire Brigade and Rescue Service, said rescue operation is ongoing.

”We believe more people could be under the rubble and we have teamed up with other agencies including Kenya Red Cross, military and police officers to rescue those trapped,’’ Mr Kahura said.

A rescue worker at the site of the collapsed building in Ruaka on November 17, 2022. PHOTO | FRANCIS NDERITU

This is second building to come down in the country this week.

On Tuesday, a building under construction collapsed in Kasarani, Nairobi killing at least three people.