Edwin Sifuna Reacts Hours After a 13 Storey House Collapsed in Easleigh

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has become a subject of public interest following the collapse of a 13-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, on Friday, October 23, 2026, an incident that triggered an urgent search and rescue operation.

The building, which was still under construction, collapsed at around 1 p.m. along 9th Street and First Avenue, leaving a massive pile of debris and raising fears that several people could be trapped underneath.

The incident attracted the attention of emergency response teams, police officers and government officials, who rushed to the scene to coordinate rescue efforts and establish the number of people affected.

Sifuna’s reaction comes amid growing public concern over construction safety and the enforcement of building regulations in Nairobi. However, the specific details of his remarks could not be independently confirmed at the time of publication.

The tragedy has also renewed debate about the responsibility of authorities in ensuring that developers comply with approved construction plans and safety requirements before putting buildings into use.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja visited the scene and confirmed that the rescue operation was underway. He also raised concerns about the building’s compliance with construction regulations, noting that the structure lacked an occupation certificate despite the ground floor reportedly being in use.

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja later confirmed that one person had been rescued as emergency teams continued searching the rubble for other possible survivors.

Authorities deployed machinery to help clear the debris while rescue personnel worked cautiously to reach areas where people were feared trapped. Police officers also moved to control crowds that had gathered around the affected area, as their presence threatened to obstruct emergency operations.

The cause of the collapse and the full number of casualties remained unclear as rescue efforts continued.

The incident has intensified calls for accountability, proper building inspections and stricter enforcement of construction standards to prevent similar tragedies in Nairobi.

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