Eastleigh building collapse survivors say workers fled after spotting a cracked column, as thick dust engulfed the scene and colleagues remained unaccounted for.
Construction workers inside the 18-floor Eastleigh building spotted a cracked column and fled moments before it came downAround 70 workers were inside at the time, and some colleagues remain unaccounted for following the collapseSurvivors described an overwhelming dust cloud so thick that torches were needed to see people standing right beside themPAY ATTENTION: Mark TUKO.co.ke as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!
NAIROBI, Kenya — In the chaotic aftermath of a building collapse in Eastleigh on Friday, 24 October 2026, a group of construction workers who narrowly escaped shared harrowing accounts of the moments leading up to the disaster.
Construction worker speaks after Eastleigh building crumbles. Photo: Citizen TV Kenya. Source: YoutubeSpeaking to Citizen TV Kenya reporter Gatete Njoroge at the scene, the workers described noticing warning signs before making a desperate dash to safety.
One worker said they were still inside the structure when a cracked column caught their attention.
