NPS Issues Update as Rescue Teams Recover Second Body in Eastleigh

NPS has issued an update on the ongoing search-and-rescue operation in Eastleigh, Nairobi, following the recovery of a second body from the rubble.

In a statement on Tuesday, November 3, the NPS said the latest recovery involved a female victim whose body was retrieved from the site on Tuesday.

"So far, a total of four survivors have been pulled alive from the rubble. Unfortunately, the multi-agency team retrieved a second female body from the site today, 3 November 2026," the statement read.

The police service also conveyed its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased while wishing those injured in the incident a speedy 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," the statement added.

The NPS further urged members of the public to avoid the affected area to give emergency responders sufficient space to continue the rescue and debris-clearing exercise.

Source: Nairobi Leo