A second woman’s body has been recovered from the rubble of a collapsed building in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area, nearly two weeks after the structure came down.

The recovery was confirmed on Tuesday, November 3, by the National Police Service (NPS). Four people have so far been rescued alive, as a multi-agency team continues searching through the debris.

The building collapsed along 9th Street on October 23 while it was still under construction. The disaster left families waiting for news of relatives believed to have been trapped inside.

Second Body Retrieved

In its latest update, the police confirmed that a female body had been retrieved from the site.

The discovery came four days after the first body, also belonging to a woman, was recovered on October 30. The remains were taken for identification as the search continued.

The NPS expressed condolences to the deceased’s family and friends. It also wished those injured in the collapse a full recovery. The latest recovery brings the number of bodies retrieved to two. Four survivors have been pulled from the rubble alive, according to the police.

Rescue Operation Continues

The multi-agency team remains at the scene, clearing concrete and other debris from the collapsed structure.

The operation has been complicated by the amount of rubble and the limited space available to rescue personnel and heavy machinery. Access to the lower sections of the building has also proved difficult.

Authorities have not announced that the search is over. Efforts are continuing to establish whether anyone else remains trapped.

Families of those reported missing have been gathering near the site, hoping for news of their loved ones. The prolonged operation has brought days of uncertainty for relatives waiting for answers.

Police Issue Public Warning

The National Police Service has urged members of the public to stay away from the affected area.

In its statement, the service said the space was needed by emergency responders, specialised equipment and rescue personnel working to clear the remaining debris.

The warning was issued as the search continued, with teams focused on reaching sections of the structure that have yet to be fully cleared.

The police also reiterated their support for the multi-agency response and said further updates would be provided as the operation progressed.

Questions Over Building Safety

The collapse has renewed scrutiny of construction approvals and enforcement in Nairobi.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja previously said the development had proceeded without the required county construction approval. The National Construction Authority and other agencies have also come under scrutiny as investigations into the disaster continue.

The Director of Public Prosecutions has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to examine possible negligence or misconduct by public officials, developers and construction professionals connected to the project.

No final findings on the cause of the collapse have been announced. Investigations are expected to establish whether building regulations were breached and whether any parties should be held responsible.

For now, the priority remains the recovery operation. Families are still waiting for answers, while emergency teams continue working through the rubble.