A four-storey building under construction has collapsed in Itierio, Kisii County, leaving several feared trapped under the rubble. The incident occurred on April 6, with emergency response teams quickly mobilized to carry out rescue operations. The building, which was still under construction, caved in unexpectedly, causing significant destruction to nearby structures, including houses and businesses.
The collapse, which occurred near Itierio Mixed Primary School in Suneka, has resulted in an unknown number of casualties. Local authorities report that construction workers and nearby residents might be among those trapped. Emergency teams from both the Kisii County Government and the police are on-site, working tirelessly to save lives and retrieve the trapped individuals.
Those who have been rescued from the rubble are being rushed to nearby hospitals in Suneka and Kisii Town for treatment. The response teams are working around the clock, racing against time to ensure the safety of anyone still trapped under the debris.
Reports also indicate that businesses in the surrounding area have been severely affected, with some falling victim to looting in the wake of the disaster. The Kisii County government is expected to issue an official statement later in the day, offering more details on the incident and the ongoing rescue efforts.
This incident comes just days after a similar event in Mombasa, where residents were evacuated from an 11-storey building after cracks were discovered, raising fears of a potential collapse. That building, still under construction, had already been occupied, and its basement had caved in. The evacuation was coordinated by Mombasa County officials and national security teams, who responded to concerns over the building’s structural integrity following weeks of heavy rainfall.
Both incidents highlight serious concerns about the safety of construction sites and the need for rigorous inspections to prevent such tragedies. As the situation in Kisii unfolds, rescue teams remain focused on bringing more survivors to safety.
