A building collapsed on Wednesday afternoon in the Highrise area of Kibera, leaving several people reportedly trapped under the debris.
The incident was confirmed by the Kenya Red Cross Society, which said emergency response teams had been dispatched immediately to conduct search and rescue operations.
“A building collapse has been reported in the Highrise area of Kibera. Emergency response teams are currently on site conducting search and rescue operations,” the Red Cross stated.
The exact number of individuals trapped remains unknown, but first responders are working tirelessly alongside the Red Cross to locate and rescue potential victims. Authorities have urged residents to stay clear of the site to allow emergency teams to operate efficiently.
Efforts to establish the cause of the collapse and account for all affected individuals are ongoing.