The Nairobi South Business Community Association (NSBCA) has expressed its deepest condolences following the tragic building collapse in South C, pledging support to affected families and local business owners.
In a statement released Friday, NSBCA said, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost their loved ones and with all those who were injured or displaced by this heartbreaking incident.”
The group also acknowledged the impact on businesses, particularly noting those who suffered losses due to road closures, and assured them of solidarity in recovery.
“We recognize the immense challenges you are facing and stand in solidarity with you as you work to rebuild and recover,” the statement read.
NSBCA further expressed appreciation for community-based organizations that supported victims during the crisis, including The Sikh Temple, Biliki Foundation, Abass Foundation, Masjid Noor Mosque, and the wider South C community.
“Your compassion, presence, and commitment during this time of need truly reflect the strength and unity of our South C community,” the association said.
The association concluded by urging continued collective support, stating, “May we continue to stand together, support one another, and work collectively towards healing and recovery.”
The government on Thursday formally called off active search, rescue, and recovery operations at the South C building collapse site after the successful recovery of both suspected victims from the collapsed 14-storey structure, reopening surrounding roads and allowing businesses to resume normal operations.
In a statement, Incident Commander Duncan Onyango Ochieng confirmed that “the search, rescue and recovery operation has been concluded, following the successful recovery of two victims from the collapsed 14-storey building.”
The authorities announced restoration of access in the area saying, "Key access roads that were closed to facilitate the Search, Rescue and Recovery operations have now been reopened, and normal traffic flow has been restored,” the statement said.
According to the statement, the incident site was handed over to the County Commissioner, Nairobi South Borough, working together with the County Security Committee and other relevant agencies to facilitate “further investigations, site management, and any subsequent administrative or legal processes, in line with the Laws of Kenya.”
