Bulldozers clear rubble at Eastleigh building collapse site

Rescue workers remain at the site as heavy machinery removes concrete slabs, twisted metal and other debris from the collapsed building

Ongoing rescue efforts in Eastleigh 9th Street continues as bulldozers ravage through debris in search for buried victims on October 30, 2026/MOSES MWANGI

The rescue operation at Eastleigh’s 9th Street entered its seventh day on Friday, October 30, 2026, as bulldozers continued clearing tonnes of debris from the building that collapsed while under construction.

Rescue workers and heavy machinery remained at the site as emergency response teams searched for victims still feared trapped beneath the rubble.

The operation has involved removing concrete slabs, twisted metal, and other building materials as teams work to clear the collapsed structure.

The collapse triggered a multi-agency rescue operation involving emergency responders and other personnel. The search continued on Friday, October 30, as families and members of the public awaited updates from the scene.

Source: The Star