Babu Owino Moves to Support Families Left Devastated by Deadly Eastleigh Building Collapse

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has pledged to support families of the eight people who lost their lives in the tragic Eastleigh building collapse in Nairobi.

The legislator made the commitment after meeting with the bereaved families on Tuesday, November 10, where he expressed his condolences and promised to help them meet funeral expenses as they prepare to lay their loved ones to rest.

In a statement shared on his social media platforms, Owino said the loss of a family member was painful, particularly when lives were lost under circumstances that could potentially have been prevented. He assured the affected families that they would not be left to deal with the financial burden of the tragedy alone.

Among the commitments made by the MP was to settle all mortuary bills, provide coffins and facilitate the transportation of the bodies to their respective burial places. The financial assistance is expected to ease some of the pressure on families who are still struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss of their relatives.

Owino also offered prayers and words of encouragement, urging the families to remain strong during the difficult period.

The MP’s gesture comes after the collapse of an 18-storey building along 9th Street in Eastleigh on October 23, which triggered a major rescue operation involving several government agencies and emergency response teams.

The disaster left several people trapped beneath tonnes of concrete and construction debris. Rescue teams worked for days to locate survivors and recover bodies from the rubble. Four people were rescued alive, while eight bodies were recovered during the operation. The search and rescue exercise was officially called off on November 6 after 15 days.

The incident also sparked public debate over construction standards, building approvals and the enforcement of safety regulations in Nairobi. Questions have been raised about how the building was allowed to reach such a height and whether the relevant authorities conducted proper inspections.

For the affected families, however, Owino’s latest commitment offers some financial relief as they prepare to give their loved ones a decent send-off.

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