Rescue efforts ongoing at the scene of the collapsed building in Shauri Moyo on March 16, 2026./HANDOUTA multi-agency rescue operation is underway in Nairobi’s Shauri Moyo area after a building collapsed on Monday during a demolition exercise, trapping people under the debris. Authorities confirmed that at least two individuals were rescued from the collapsed structure at Blue Estate in Shauri Moyo, Kamukunji Sub-County, with one sustaining minor injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration said the building came down following an attempted demolition earlier in the day. Rescue efforts ongoing at the scene of the collapsed building in Shauri Moyo on March 16, 2026./HANDOUTAccording to authorities, two people have so far been pulled out of the debris. As rescue operations continue in Shauri Moyo, officials say updates on any additional injuries or casualties will be communicated through official channels once the ongoing assessment is completed.

Source: The Star March 16, 2026 23:21 UTC