Woman’s Body Recovered as Eastleigh Building Rescue Enters Eighth Day

Aftermath of Eastleigh Collapsed Building

Rescue workers have recovered a woman’s body from the collapsed building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, as the search enters its eighth day.

The recovery occurred around 6am on Friday, October 30, after emergency teams accessed the building’s basement.

At least 15 people remain missing, with rescuers continuing efforts to locate anyone trapped beneath the debris.

The National Disaster Management Unit (NDMU) is coordinating the operation alongside the Kenya Red Cross, Nairobi County officials and police.

Rescue Teams Clear More Rubble

Emergency personnel have continued removing debris using trucks and heavy machinery to access deeper sections of the collapsed structure.

On Wednesday, October 28, NDMU Director Duncan Ochieng said 16 people remained unaccounted for.

Authorities were using mobile phone records to narrow down the possible locations of those missing.

Nine individuals had phone records placing them within the affected area, while officials awaited information concerning four others.

Families were also expected to confirm the identities and whereabouts of three additional contacts.

The search received a boost after Chinese specialists detected two people believed to be alive beneath the rubble.

The discovery on Tuesday evening raised hopes of locating additional survivors.

Rescuers have deployed acoustic detectors, thermal imaging equipment and radar technology to identify possible signs of life.

Relatives of missing individuals continue gathering at the site, hoping for updates about their loved ones.

Collapse Disrupts Nearby Businesses

The rescue operation has also affected businesses operating near the collapsed building.

On Thursday, hundreds of Kamukunji traders protested eviction orders after authorities raised concerns about nearby buildings.

Officials warned that the collapse could have affected the structural stability of surrounding properties, including Kamukunji Business Centre.

The concerns have triggered tension between traders and authorities over the future of businesses operating in the area.

DCI Investigates Building Collapse

Meanwhile, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers are questioning several individuals as investigations into the collapse continue.

Those questioned reportedly include county officials and one of the building’s owners.

Investigators are seeking to establish what caused the collapse and whether developers complied with construction regulations.

The incident has also triggered a public dispute between Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.

Sakaja threatened legal action unless Owino withdrew social media posts linking him to the disputed building approval.

However, Owino rejected the demand and maintained that he would not apologise for raising public safety concerns.