News reports
Order a long-term news report on Eastleigh
Every mention in the Kenyan press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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Citizen Digital
… In areas such as Dandora, Pipeline, Jogoo Road, Eastleigh, Pangani, piles of uncollected waste have become a common scene, putting the health of millions at risk. …
Residents join hands to fight garbage menace in Nairobi estatesThe Standard
… It is an open secret that Kenyan billionaires have been, and are, overwhelmingly politicians who own high-end skyscrapers; not a single skyscraper in Eastleigh is owned by a governor from the North. …
Before judging Northern Kenya, follow the money trailThe Standard
… ssels had to navigate farther from the Somali coastline, where the pirates reigned supreme Kenya was reported to be the biggest beneficiary of the menace as the proceeds from piracy were invested in Nairobi, leading to a steep rise in the price of property in areas like Eastleigh …
Letter from Mogadishu: Concern as piracy picks up off Somalia coastCitizen Digital
… ng within the county have been directed to onboard onto the new, digital LiquorPay System ahead of the upcoming December deadline or face immediate and permanent closure of their businesses. Speaking during a joint alcohol sensitization campaign and compliance drive in Eastleigh …
Nairobi County intensifies crackdown on illicit brew as liquor pay registration deadline loomsThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Norwegian Ambassador to Kenya and Somalia Siv Cathrine Moe has lauded Eastleigh’s contribution to entrepreneurship, urban transformation, and local economic empowerment.The Ambassador particularly praised the BBS Mall for its remarkable contribution to economic …
Norwegian envoy lauds Eastleigh for being vibrant commercial hubThe Standard
Digital lending platforms drive surge in mobile borrowing, reshaping access to credit in Kenya. [Getty images] Walk into any space in Kenya today, whether it’s a kibanda in Gikomba, a boda stage in Kayole, a matatu Sacco office in Eastleigh, a shop in Kamukunji, or a glass corpor …
Borrow smart or not at allThe Standard
A director at Skyline Works Ltd has been charged before a Nairobi court over an alleged land fraud involving a disputed Eastleigh property valued at Sh25 million. …
Skyline director charged over Sh25 million land fraudCitizen Digital
… gnment, as detectives pursue the remaining suspects In a separate incident, detectives arrested Abdul Hassan Tahalil, a director of Skyline Works Ltd, over allegations of making false documents in a scheme to unlawfully acquire a parcel of land valued at Sh25 million in Eastleigh …
Two arrested in Nairobi land fraud cases involving properties worth Ksh.160MRescue operations at the collapsed Eastleigh building in Nairobi entered their sixth day with 16 people still unaccounted for, according to Kenya Red Cross and DCI verification. Phone location data places nine of those missing near the building at the time of collapse on Friday afternoon.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Rescue operations at the collapsed Eastleigh building in Nairobi entered their sixth day with 16 people still unaccounted for, according to Kenya Red Cross and DCI verification. Phone location data places nine of those missing near the building at the time of collapse on Friday afternoon.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nearly a week after the Eastleigh building collapse, 16 people remain missing with phone data placing nine at the site, as rescuers struggle to reach two people detected by thermal imaging. Detectives have questioned one of the building's three developers and officials from Nairobi County, the National Building Inspectorate, and the National Construction Authority over the project's approval and construction.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The search for people in a building that collapsed on Friday has narrowed to 20 missing persons as rescue operations entered their fifth day. Authorities have closed 32 of 52 cases reported to the Kenya Red Cross Society tracing desk, including two people rescued alive, but face challenges from underground utilities and responder safety concerns.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
Rescue teams using specialised detection equipment from China have located two people alive beneath the rubble of a collapsed Eastleigh building, with efforts underway to reach them as approximately 20 people are feared trapped beneath the debris.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Defence Forces has deployed specialised Urban Search and Rescue teams, canine units and equipment to a multi-agency operation following a building collapse on 9th Street in Eastleigh, Nairobi. So far six survivors have been recovered, with two in stable condition and referred to Kenyatta National Hospital.
27 October 2026 · Capital News →
With families still searching for loved ones and five people reported under the rubble following a building collapse in Eastleigh, officials have engaged in a blame game over responsibility. Governor Sakaja defended himself on Sunday night against claims that Nairobi City County had approved the building's development.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has refused to apologise for his claims about the collapsed Eastleigh building after receiving a defamation demand letter from Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's allies, maintaining he will not be silenced over questions about building approvals and regulatory oversight in the tragedy.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Twenty people remain unaccounted for five days after a multi-storey building collapsed in Eastleigh, Nairobi, with 32 of the originally reported 52 missing people traced and reunited with families. The Kenya Red Cross confirmed that 11 of the 20 outstanding cases involve casual workers, while rescue teams use phone-signal tracking and acoustic equipment to search for survivors.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Families of 47 people reported missing following a building collapse in Eastleigh, Nairobi, continue vigil on the fourth day of search and rescue operations. No further rescues have been reported despite intensified efforts to reach those believed trapped beneath the rubble.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate the collapse of a multi-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, with the aim of establishing circumstances surrounding the collapse and identifying those liable. The ODPP noted that Nairobi City County Government has not yet submitted an inquiry file concerning possible wrongdoing by the developer, construction professionals, or county officials.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has directed the DCI to conduct a criminal investigation into the collapse of a multi-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, to establish whether construction rules were followed and whether officials, developers, contractors, or professionals bore responsibility. The ODPP said it would prosecute anyone found criminally culpable, and noted that Nairobi City County Government had not submitted an inquiry file on the building's construction for review.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has declined to apologise to Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja over allegations linking City Hall to the collapsed Eastleigh building, saying he will not be intimidated and demanding accountability for the deaths and suffering caused by the disaster.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
Opposition leaders, including PPK's Ndindi Nyoro and Jubilee's Fred Matiang'i, have condemned a proposed Elections Amendment Bill that would remove livestreaming of election results at polling stations, arguing it would undermine transparency and voters' democratic right to monitor counting and announcement of results ahead of the 2027 General Election.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
A building collapse in Eastleigh has exposed failures in enforcement by Nairobi County's Urban Planning Department, which has long been regarded as the most lucrative department and harbours cartels involved in approving city planning and building decisions.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
A building collapse in Eastleigh has exposed failures by Nairobi County's Urban Planning Department to enforce stricter laws on city planning and building approvals. The department has been ranked as the most lucrative and harbours cartels, according to The Standard.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has ordered the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to probe the collapse of a multi-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, which caused injuries, destroyed property, and left people missing. The investigation will examine whether failures in construction practices, regulatory oversight, or professional conduct by county officials, developers, and construction professionals contributed to the disaster.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Rescue operations in the collapsed Eastleigh building entered their third day with no survivors yet pulled from the rubble; the Kenya Red Cross reports 47 people missing, while emergency teams work to find survivors within the critical 72-hour window.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An 18-storey building collapsed in Eastleigh on 24 October. Nairobi City County Governor Johnson Sakaja confirmed the construction had not been approved, and the county is under scrutiny over building approval lapses.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has questioned Kamukunji Police Station over the release of 14 suspects arrested in connection with the Eastleigh building collapse on a cash bail of Sh50,000 without court presentation, stating that county officers arrested the suspects but handed them over to police after the County lost prosecutorial powers.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Red Cross and multi-agency responders rescued a man trapped beneath rubble in an Eastleigh building collapse after hours of search operations; he was taken to Kenyatta National Hospital for medical care. Rescue teams continue searching the debris for other possible survivors.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
A building collapsed in Eastleigh on Saturday with one person rescued from the site. Governor Johnson Sakaja's administration is facing criticism over its handling of building approvals.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i has opposed a proposed Bill to ban the livestreaming of election results, warning it could undermine transparency, restrict public access to information, and erode public confidence in the electoral process ahead of 2027. Matiang'i argued that Kenyans have a constitutional right to access information and that restricting livestreaming could raise suspicion of election rigging.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Architects Alliance has called for the government to release past building collapse investigation reports, conduct a nationwide audit of buildings, and hold those responsible for negligence accountable, following a structure collapse in Eastleigh on October 23 and the January 2 collapse of Manzil Towers in South C that killed two people.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja protested the release of 14 suspects arrested in June over the collapsed building in Eastleigh, questioning why they were released on Sh50,000 bail without being charged in court. Sakaja called for the county to have prosecutorial powers and demanded answers from Kamukunji Police on how the suspects were freed despite County City Hall having taken enforcement action after finding the property had been converted from residential to commercial without approved architectural plans.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
A building collapsed in Eastleigh with one person rescued on Saturday, prompting scrutiny of Governor Johnson Sakaja's administration's handling of building approvals as families search for missing relatives.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Following the collapse of a building under construction in Eastleigh where eleven people remain unaccounted for, The Standard's opinion writer argues that Kenya's planning and building laws are inadequate. The piece identifies gaps including silent approval of permits after 60 days, lack of clarity on occupation certificates, and counties' inability to prosecute violations without the Director of Public Prosecutions.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
The 18-storey building that collapsed in Eastleigh had not been approved for construction by Nairobi County government or NEMA. Project details appeared on the National Construction Authority's online portal on Saturday, the day after the collapse, though a search on Friday night returned no registration for the building.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two people have been rescued from an 18-storey building that collapsed in Eastleigh, Nairobi — a man after 27 hours beneath the rubble and a woman later the same day. The search continues for more people believed trapped, with seven officially unaccounted for, though Kenya Red Cross reports 31 missing persons.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo urged contractors and developers to comply with building regulations following the collapse of a building under construction in Nairobi's Eastleigh area on Friday, saying rescue operations were underway and all workers were safe.
24 October 2026 · Capital News →
Police have launched a manhunt for the owner and contractor of a multi-storey building that collapsed in Nairobi's Eastleigh area on Friday, as investigators determine whether negligence, structural defects, or breaches of building regulations caused the incident. Rescue operations continue with 31 people still missing.
24 October 2026 · Capital News →