Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has disclosed that all construction workers who were on the ground floor of the eight-storey building that collapsed in Kahawa West have been accounted for.
In a statement on Monday, October 21, Sakaja also confirmed that two others, a woman and a child, believed to be in the building, have been found as rescue operations continue.
The county boss noted that his deputy, Njoroge Muchiri, visited the scene and that nearby buildings showed signs of structural failure and tenants have been evacuated.
"Nairobi County Deputy Governor Njoroge Muchiri visited the scene of the collapsed eight storey building in Kahawa West. All the workers who were working on the ground floor of the 8-storey collapsed building have all been accounted for.
"A lady and a child have also been accounted for. The nearby buildings have exhibited signs of structural failures, and tenants have since been evacuated. Operations are still ongoing. Further progress to be provided as the recovery efforts progress," Sakaja stated.
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The eight-storey building collapsed on Sunday, prompting a multi-agency rescue operation by the Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and Nairobi City County.
In a notice dated October 16 seen by Nairobileo.co.ke, the Nairobi City County had asked the occupants of the building to vacate within 14 days.
"You are hereby required to stop further development/occupation forthwith and remove the said development and vacate the building within a period of 14 days," read part of the notice to the owner and occupiers of the building.
The Nairobi City County stated that the building's construction lacked authorisation from the county and had been classified as dangerous.
