Building Collapse in Nairobi, Four People Reported Trapped

A multi-storey building under construction in Nairobi, Kenya, collapsed, trapping at least four people inside. Rescue workers are actively searching through the rubble, while the Kenya Red Cross has deployed a multi-agency response team to manage the situation. There are concerns for those trapped, including a man who reportedly called his sister from beneath the debris. Building collapses are frequent in Nairobi due to developers often bypassing regulations, with 58% of buildings deemed unfit for habitation by the National Construction Authority.

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