Rescue Underway After South C Building Collapse in Nairobi

Overview

• The multi-storey structure on Muhoho Avenue collapsed before dawn on January 2 in a reported pancake failure, with two people believed to be trapped.
• A pedestrian identified as Gideon Kimanthi was hit by debris and is in stable condition at Mbagathi Hospital.
• The National Disaster Management Unit under Dr. Duncan Ochieng is coordinating the response with support from KDF disaster units, Nairobi County teams, the Kenya Red Cross, the National Youth Service and the Nairobi Fire Brigade.
• City Hall says the project, cleared as 14 storeys, faced enforcement action in May, July and December 2025 for multiple infractions.
• The National Construction Authority says the site was non-compliant and identified Abyan Consulting Limited as the developer and contractor, noting the project was registered on November 8, 2023.