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Building collapse in Nairobi kills at least two people
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- First seen: March 17, 2026 at 12:02 PM UTC
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- Last updated: March 17, 2026 at 06:04 PM UTC
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Overview
A building collapsed in Nairobi, Kenya, resulting in at least two deaths and several injuries.
Location
Coordinates: -1.3000, 36.8000
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Deadly building collapse in Nairobi after demolition goes wrong
The incident occurred in the Shauri Moyo area, where the structure had been earmarked for removal under the Nairobi River Regeneration Project. Rescue teams, including the Kenyan army, were deployed to search for people feared trapped beneath the rubble.
AfricanewsMarch 17, 2026 at 11:16 AM UTCKenya: Nairobi building collapse kills at least two and injures several others
Kenya is dealing with the aftermath of a building collapse in Nairobi that killed at least four people during a demolition that went wrong.
AfricanewsMarch 17, 2026 at 10:43 AM UTC