A building collapse in Nairobi's Eastleigh neighbourhood today (Friday), has once again raised serious questions about construction safety and regulatory enforcement in Kenya. Reports on the ground suggest that the multi-storey building was under construction when it collapsed, resulting in fears that people may be trapped beneath the rubble. The incident comes amid a troubling history of building collapses in Kenya, including previous disasters in Nairobi and other parts of the country. Kenya has a regulatory framework governing building approvals, construction standards and structural safety, including the National Building Code 2024, which came into force in March 2025. We spoke to Channel Africa's Nairobi Correspondent, Alex Kiarie

<p>A building collapse in Nairobi's Eastleigh neighbourhood today (Friday), has once again raised serious questions about construction safety and regulatory enforcement in Kenya. Reports on the ground suggest that the multi-storey building was under construction when it collapsed, resulting in fears that people may be trapped beneath the rubble. The incident comes amid a troubling history of building collapses in Kenya, including previous disasters in Nairobi and other parts of the country. Kenya has a regulatory framework governing building approvals, construction standards and structural safety, including the National Building Code 2024, which came into force in March 2025. We spoke to Channel Africa's Nairobi Correspondent, Alex Kiarie</p>

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

<p>An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.</p>