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Nairobi building collapses during construction; two rescued, five missing

Two people have been rescued following the collapse of a multi-storey building in Nairobi, and five others remain missing. The structure was still being built when it collapsed. Police have launched a manhunt for the building’s owner and the contractor.

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Nairobi building collapses during construction; two rescued, five missing
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    Two people were rescued and five remain missing after a multi-storey building collapsed during construction in Nairobi.

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    Police are searching for the building’s owner and contractor.

Why it matters

A collapse during construction with people still missing warrants attention to construction-site safety.

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