Building under construction of more than ten floors collapsed in downtown Nairobi

A building under construction in Nairobi collapsed, leaving debris and fears of casualties. Eyewitnesses reported hearing screams as workers fled. Rescue efforts began without heavy machinery, complicating the situation. Looters attempted to take advantage of the chaos, prompting police intervention. The collapsed structure is pressing against a neighboring building, raising concerns about further collapses. Nairobi has a history of construction failures due to inadequate enforcement of building regulations.