How Eastleigh building collapse exposes Nairobi’s construction crisis
Originally published by People Daily — Read the original article →
The collapse of a multi-storey building in Eastleigh has renewed scrutiny of Nairobi’s construction industry, where questions over building approvals, professional supervision and regulatory enforcement have persisted through successive structural disasters. The building, which was under construction along 9th Street near First Avenue, collapsed on Friday, October 23, 2026, prompting a multi-agency rescue operation. Nairobi […]