Sifuna Speaks Out After Eastleigh Building Collapse as Workers Remain Trapped Under Rubble

The article should focus on Edwin Sifuna’s message of hope and prayers for workers trapped after a building collapsed in Eastleigh, Nairobi, while avoiding unverified details about the incident or rescue operation.

Edwin Sifuna has expressed hope for workers feared trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, as rescue teams continue searching for survivors following the incident on Friday, October 23, 2026.

In a message shared on Facebook, Sifuna said he was praying for the workers caught up in the disaster. He also expressed hope that the rescue operation would bring positive news despite the difficult situation.

“We are praying for all those workers trapped in the collapsed building in Eastleigh… We hope there will be silver lining to this otherwise sad story,” Sifuna said.

The collapse occurred in Eastleigh, a busy commercial area of Nairobi, where a multi-storey building that was still under construction came down. The incident raised fears that construction workers and other people could be buried beneath the debris.

Emergency responders moved to the scene to establish whether people were trapped and begin search and rescue efforts. The operation involved clearing debris to reach areas where possible survivors could be found.

The incident drew concern from residents, traders and other Kenyans as details about the people affected remained unclear. The building’s ground floor was reportedly occupied, while construction work was ongoing on the upper floors.

Authorities had not established the cause of the collapse at the time of the initial reports. The number of people who might have been trapped was also still being assessed as rescue teams continued their work.

Sifuna’s message added to the public concern surrounding the incident, with attention focused on the safety of those who may still be inside the collapsed structure.

The rescue operation remained the immediate priority as emergency teams worked to reach possible survivors and determine the full extent of the disaster.

The incident also renewed questions about building safety and the enforcement of construction standards in Nairobi, particularly in busy areas where buildings are developed close to shops, workplaces and other occupied spaces.

Further information was expected as authorities continued assessing the scene and updating the public on rescue efforts.

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