The National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed the recovery of a second female body from the rubble of a collapsed building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, as search-and-rescue operations continue at the scene.
In an update issued on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, police revealed that a multi-agency rescue team retrieved the body while clearing debris from the collapsed structure.
The latest recovery brings the number of female bodies retrieved from the rubble to two, even as emergency responders continue searching for possible survivors trapped beneath the debris.
The National Police Service also disclosed that four people have so far been rescued alive following the building collapse.
Police expressed their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased while wishing those injured a quick recovery.
“The National Police Service extends its heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased and wishes the injured a quick and full recovery,” read the statement.
The police further urged members of the public to keep away from the affected site to avoid interfering with the ongoing rescue operation.
“Members of the public are urged to keep away from the affected site to allow emergency responders, specialised equipment, and rescue personnel to continue the arduous task of clearing the remaining debris,” the statement added.
The multi-agency team remains at the scene, with specialised equipment and rescue personnel continuing efforts to clear the remaining rubble and establish whether more people are trapped beneath the collapsed building.
Authorities have appealed to the public to cooperate with emergency responders as the search-and-rescue operation continues.
