Also known as: Nairobi North County Commissioner Simon Osumba · Nairobi County Commissioner Simon Osumba
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… no additional bodies recovered on the final day. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Nairobi North County Commissioner Simon Osumba …
Police call off Eastleigh building search as three people remain missingCapital News
… hile the confined working space and presence of neighbouring residential communities complicated rescue efforts. “Today we are calling off the exercise after having managed to reach all the basements of the building which collapsed,” Nairobi North County Commissioner Simon Osumba …
Three still missing as rescue teams call off Eastleigh collapsed building searchThe Standard
… ercise and as we do so, remember initially we had 11 missing persons of which now up to now there are some 3 missing persons which after searching all the basement compartments, we are still not able to get the other 3 persons,” said Nairobi North County Commissioner Simon Osumba …
Three still missing as Eastleigh building collapse search is called offCitizen Digital
… We have reached the basement of the building," Nairobi North County Commissioner Simon Osumba said. …
Eastleigh building collapse: Death toll rises to 8 as six more bodies recovered from rubbleCapital News
… Nairobi North County Commissioner Simon Osumba said investigators had used mobile phone data to establish that nine of the missing individuals were at the building shortly before it collapsed. …
Eastleigh Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises to Four as Two More Bodies RecoveredCitizen Digital
… Duncan Ochieng; said: “The body has been taken to the mortuary for processing…the DNA will be carried out and we will be able to identify who this fellow Kenya nwas.” Nairobi North County Commissioner Simon Osumba added: “Tutahakikisha wale familia wako hapa wamefikishwa pale lak …
Eastleigh building collapse: Confusion as contractor disowns project, points finger at brotherCitizen Digital
… Nairobi North County Commissioner Simon Osumba said phone data had placed nine of the missing persons at the site shortly before the building collapsed, while authorities were still seeking information in four other cases. …
One body retrieved from Eastleigh building collapse site as search enters eighth dayThe Standard
… Nairobi North County Commissioner Simon Osumba says the body of an adult female was retrieved at around 6:30am this morning and has since been transferred to Nairobi City Mortuary for further processing and identification.National Disaster Management Unit Director and Incident Co …
Eastleigh building collapse: One body retrieved as rescue enters day 8The Standard
… Nairobi North County Commissioner Simon Osumba said that of the 16 outstanding cases, phone location data places nine individuals last communication near the building that collapsed on Friday afternoon.He further revealed that four of the cases are still waiting for further infor …
Six days on, 16 people remain missing in Eastleigh building tragedyCitizen Digital
… Duncan Ochieng said: "We have again used the specialised acoustic life detectors and still there is indication of life, we are making progress to be able reach those who are still trapped.” Nairobi North County Commissioner Simon Osumba said: "Watu tisa tunaamini kuwa kulingana n …
Eastleigh building collapse: 16 people still missing as rescue efforts stallAfter 15 days of search and rescue operations at the site of an 18-storey collapsed building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, authorities have called off the mission. Eight bodies have been recovered and four people rescued alive, but three people initially reported missing remain unaccounted for.
6 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
After 15 days of search and rescue operations at the site of an 18-storey collapsed building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, authorities have called off the mission. Eight bodies have been recovered and four people rescued alive, but three people initially reported missing remain unaccounted for.
6 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rescue operations at the collapsed 18-storey building in Nairobi's Eastleigh have been called off after 15 days, with eight bodies recovered (six women and two men) but three people still missing. Multi-agency teams completed searches of all basement sections, though authorities said confined working space and neighbouring residential communities complicated rescue efforts.
6 November 2026 · Capital News →
A multi-agency rescue and recovery operation for an 18-storey building that collapsed in Eastleigh on October 13, 2026, was called off on Friday, with three people still missing. Authorities said they had searched all basement compartments but were unable to locate the three missing persons, and urged families with missing relatives to report to police stations.
6 November 2026 · The Standard →
Six more bodies were recovered from the rubble of the collapsed 18-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi on Thursday, bringing the death toll to eight on the 14th day of the search and rescue operation. Five people remain unaccounted for as multi-agency teams continue searching.
5 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two more bodies have been recovered from the Eastleigh building collapse site in Nairobi, bringing the death toll to four. The multi-storey structure collapsed on October 23, and authorities say four people have been rescued alive while 16 remain unaccounted for.
5 November 2026 · Capital News →
Investigations into the collapse of an 18-storey building in Eastleigh eight days ago reveal confusion over the actual contractor. The director of Stromax Holdings E.A. Limited—listed by the National Construction Authority as the contractor—has distanced himself from the construction, claiming his unregistered brother asked to use the company's details to secure NCA approvals; the brother has reportedly offered a different account.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rescue teams have retrieved one body from the rubble of a multi-storey building that collapsed in Nairobi's Eastleigh on October 23, as the search enters its eighth day. As of Thursday, 16 people remained unaccounted for, with phone data placing nine of them at the site shortly before the collapse.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Search and rescue operations at the collapsed Eastleigh building entered their eighth day, with the recovery of one adult female body and sixteen people still missing. The operation is approximately 85 per cent complete, with DNA testing underway to identify the deceased.
30 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 →
Activists and opposition figures accused the government of deliberately intimidating Kenyans ahead of Gen Z-led commemorations marking two years since the protests, while security agencies warned they were prepared to respond to any unrest. Demonstrators are expected to take to the streets on June 25.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Boda boda sector leaders pledged to maintain transport services during Thursday's Gen Z anniversary protests and warned politicians against deploying riders to cause chaos and disrupt businesses. At least 16 people were killed and over 400 injured during last year's first anniversary protests.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Activists say planned demonstrations to commemorate victims of June 25 anti-government protests will proceed as scheduled across the country, and have warned the government against using force or deploying goons to disrupt the peaceful protests.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Activists say planned demonstrations to commemorate victims of the June 25 Gen Z protests of 2025 and 2024 will proceed as scheduled across Kenya, warning the government against using force or deploying "goons" to disrupt the protests.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pressure is mounting on Kenya's Ministry of Education to convene a national stakeholders' meeting following a surge in school unrest involving dormitory fires and destruction of school properties across dozens of institutions. Education stakeholders and teachers' unions are calling for coordinated national intervention, with KUPPET's chairman urging the Basic Education PS to convene an emergency forum by Friday.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Education stakeholders in Nairobi have attributed recent secondary school unrest to external influences, poor communication between learners and school administrations, congestion in boarding facilities, and challenging living conditions. The Nairobi County Director of Education said authorities are engaging with learners to restore calm and encourage them to remain in school ahead of the mid-term break.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
A coordinated nationwide public service vehicle strike backed by major matatu operators protested soaring fuel prices, paralyzing movement across Kenya's major towns and highways, forcing commuters to walk long distances or pay sharply inflated fares for alternative transport.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi County has decided to absorb the Climate Worx programme into its routine sanitation system, consolidating duties including street sweeping, drainage clearing, and waste handling into daily operations to eliminate duplication and ensure consistent clean-up work rather than periodic campaigns.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Heavy rains have raised water levels in Tana River County, threatening 700 households in Abakuyu and Anole villages with displacement. Severe flooding has also submerged more than 100 homes in Kasarani, with emergency response teams conducting rescue operations as authorities urge residents to move to higher ground.
29 April 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya National Highways Authority has closed a section of the Iten-Kabarnet Road near Kolol after heavy rains caused a landslide that blocked the route. Engineers have been deployed to clear debris and restore traffic flow, while motorists are advised to exercise caution.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →