The Kenya Red Cross has announced that an unknown number of people are trapped in rubble after a building collapsed in Shauri Moyo.

According to a statement shared by the Kenya Red Cross on Monday, March 16, 2026, the building has collapsed in the Blue Estate area of Shauri Moyo.

In the Statement, the Kenya Red Cross confirmed that the building was adjacent to structures that were being demolished on riparian land.

Meanwhile, while assuring of ongoing rescue efforts, an unconfirmed number of people are feared trapped in the rubble.

A building has collapsed in the Blue Estate area of Shauri Moyo, adjacent to structures that were being demolished on riparian land. An unconfirmed number of people are feared trapped in the rubble. Rescue efforts are underway.

Rescue operations

In a subsequent statement by the Kenya Red Cross, reports indicate that at least ten people were inside the building before the accident, where two managed to escape by jumping out of the building.

In addition, two people have been rescued and rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital for medical attention, while six people remain unaccounted for.

“Initial reports indicate that 10 people were inside the building at the time of the collapse. Two managed to escape by jumping out.Two people have been rescued and taken to Kenyatta National Hospital for medical attention. Six people remain unaccounted for,” Kenya Red Cross announced.

First aid has been provided at the scene by Kenya Red Cross as search and rescue efforts continue.