By Hadrine Joyce | Saturday, 17 October 2026
Four people were injured after a building undergoing demolition collapsed along Moi Avenue in Nairobi’s Central Business District early Saturday, prompting an investigation into safety procedures at the site.
The incident occurred at about 2 a.m. near the former Club Avenida building, close to MKU Union Towers. Police and emergency responders rushed to the scene after the structure came down during demolition works.
According to reports from the scene, the injured were workers at the site. Some people were initially feared trapped beneath the debris as rescue teams searched the collapsed structure.
Nairobi County official Geoffrey Mosiria called for a thorough investigation to establish what caused the building to collapse and whether the demolition was being carried out in accordance with county regulations.
Mosiria said county engineers should establish whether qualified professionals supervised the demolition and whether the necessary approvals had been obtained.
The incident has renewed concerns about building safety in Nairobi, particularly during demolition and construction activities in busy urban areas.
Authorities are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the collapse and determine whether any safety requirements were breached.
Photo caption: Rubble at the site of the former Club Avenida building after it collapsed during demolition along Moi Avenue, Nairobi, on October 17, 2026.
Source: The Star, October 17, 2026.
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