In brief
- AllAfrica: Kenya reported that six more bodies were recovered from the collapsed multi-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, citing Capital FM.
- Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan confirmed the recoveries, while authorities have not yet issued an updated official casualty count.
- The search for people still trapped beneath the debris continues, according to AllAfrica.
AllAfrica: Kenya reported on 6 November 2026 that six more bodies were recovered from the rubble of a collapsed multi-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, citing Capital FM.
Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan confirmed the latest recoveries on Thursday, describing the development as grim news. "Six more bodies were retrieved from the collapsed building in Eastleigh today. This is grim news, and my heart is heavy," Hassan said, as reported by Capital FM.
Rescue teams continued searching for people still trapped beneath the debris, AllAfrica reported. The latest recovery came two days after a second female body was retrieved from the rubble, bringing the number of confirmed fatalities to at least two at the time, according to AllAfrica.
The National Police Service had confirmed that four people were rescued alive following the collapse, Capital FM reported. Police have maintained that multi-agency teams are supporting the operation, urging members of the public to keep away from the affected area.
The first body, also that of a woman, was recovered on October 30, according to Hassan, as reported by Capital FM. Hassan had earlier called for additional resources to accelerate the rescue operation, saying families were anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones.
The search operation remains focused on recovering those still believed to be beneath the debris, AllAfrica reported. However, authorities are yet to issue an updated official casualty count or establish how many people remain missing, AllAfrica noted.
The report by Bruhan Makong for Capital FM (Nairobi) was dated 5 November 2026. AllAfrica did not state the total number of confirmed deaths, the number of storeys of the building, the date and time of collapse, the building owner, developer, contractor, or the cause of collapse. No response from national or county government was included.
Frequently asked questions
How many people have now died in the Eastleigh collapse?
AllAfrica: Kenya reported that six more bodies were recovered, but authorities have not issued an updated official casualty count, so the total death toll is not established.
What is the current status of search and recovery operations?
Rescue teams continued searching for people still trapped beneath the debris, according to AllAfrica: Kenya, and police have maintained that multi-agency teams are supporting the operation.
Are there any new findings from the ongoing investigation?
The AllAfrica report did not include any new findings on the cause of collapse, building owner, or contractor. Authorities had not issued an updated casualty count or established how many people remain missing.