The death toll from the Eastleigh building collapse in Nairobi has risen to eight after six more bodies were recovered from the rubble on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), the six victims comprised four women and two men, who were retrieved during ongoing search, rescue and recovery operations at the scene.
The building collapsed on October 23, 2026, triggering a multi-agency response involving emergency personnel working to rescue survivors and account for people feared trapped beneath the debris.So far, four people have been rescued alive, while the latest recovery brings the confirmed number of fatalities to eight.
In a statement, the NPS expressed condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the tragedy.
The Service urged families searching for missing relatives to visit the Kenya Red Cross desk established at the scene or contact the emergency response line on 1199 for assistance.
The police also appealed to members of the public to keep away from the affected site, cooperate with response teams and allow emergency personnel unhindered access as operations continue.
