Several people have been injured after a building collapsed in Maomboleo, Kisumu County, on Monday morning, September 21.

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The Kenya Red Cross confirmed the incident, saying its response teams were dispatched to the scene to assess the situation and support the rescue operation.

In a subsequent update, the Red Cross said eight people had been injured, with six treated at the scene.

“Two people who were in critical condition were referred to hospital for further treatment,” the Kenya Red Cross said.

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The organisation also confirmed that all residents had been successfully evacuated from the building. A multi-agency response team remained at the scene as emergency responders continued assessing the situation.

The circumstances surrounding the collapse and its possible cause had not immediately been established at the time of publication of this article.  Authorities and emergency teams are expected to provide further details as the assessment and response operation continues.

The incident comes months after another building collapsed in Kisumu, highlighting the recurring concerns over building safety in the city. In May, a six-storey building under construction collapsed at Tom Mboya Estate in Kisumu City , leaving one person dead and several others injured.

The building reportedly collapsed after heavy rains pounded the area. The deceased was a caretaker working at the construction site near Obunga Police Station, while one person was rescued and rushed to hospital as emergency teams searched the debris for other possible victims.

The May incident was among a number of building collapses that have raised concerns over compliance with construction and safety standards across the country.

Against this backdrop, the National Construction Authority (NCA) intensified nationwide operations targeting buildings suspected of violating construction regulations. The Authority said the crackdown was prompted by concerns over unsafe developments and the increasing number of unapproved structures across the country.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke