The Kenya Red Cross announced the rescue on Saturday, October 24, 2026, saying its search and rescue teams worked alongside other emergency responders for hours before bringing the trapped man to safety.
Bradley BosireThe EBK warned that engineers found to have breached professional standards, licensing requirements or their obligations would face regulatory action in accordance with the law.
Bradley BosireThe proposed changes will introduce eight passenger drop-off points and two designated matatu lanes around the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station area. Green Park will also be used as a holding ground for vehicles as the corporation prepares the site for construction.
Bradley BosireKalonzo dismissed the President’s comments, accusing him of using government project launches and relaunches to attack political opponents.
Bradley BosireKuria said the commission should livestream the verification of physical results forms at the National Tallying Centre while simultaneously publishing an unverified tally based on electronic results submitted from constituencies.
Bradley BosireThe Deputy President said African Union, Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms needed to be empowered and adequately resourced to address security challenges across the continent.
Bradley BosireThe governor's appeal placed youth participation at the centre of the party's grassroots mobilisation, encouraging young members to move beyond supporting political activities and consider seeking elective positions.
Bradley BosireThe National Police Service said investigations had also been launched to establish the cause of the collapse and determine whether any criminal offences were committed.
Bradley BosireThe National Police Service (NPS) said the road would remain completely closed from midnight on Saturday, October 24, until 3pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Bradley BosireRed Cross disaster officer Benson Ochieng said the reported cases were being checked individually to establish the whereabouts of those believed to be missing.
Bradley BosireAlongside his criticism of ethnic politics, Ruto acknowledged that Ukambani had experienced years of being left behind in national development, pledging to address the region's concerns through increased attention to its needs.
Bradley BosireThe President praised Kalonzo for what he described as his willingness to acknowledge completed work, arguing that political disagreements should not stop leaders from recognising development in their areas.
Maureen KinyanjuiNairobi South MCA Chege Waithera alleged that some officers had been issuing building approvals without the legal authority to do so. She cited a 2023 appearance before the assembly’s planning committee, during which an assistant director reportedly said he had approved 600 buildings in Nairobi.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has urged Vice-President Jane Ansah to address the nation and explain how the administration is managing the situation while the president remains abroad.
Maureen KinyanjuiRural electrification emerged as one of the key issues, with senators seeking assurances that ongoing projects would be completed and that communities awaiting electricity would not be left behind despite investments in infrastructure.
Maureen KinyanjuiPS Muthoni, who visited the scene in the morning, said medical staff from referral facilities had been deployed to support the county's emergency response, while health facilities near the collapsed building had been put on standby to handle people requiring urgent treatment.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe scrutiny follows findings by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, whose report on the financial year ended June 30, 2022, gave the university a qualified audit opinion and raised material uncertainty over its ability to continue operating as a going concern.
Maureen KinyanjuiInterior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said 11 shops on the ground floor and in the basement were occupied when the structure collapsed, increasing fears that traders, customers or other occupants could have been caught in the disaster.
Maureen KinyanjuiLead poisoning remains a public health concern because the toxic metal can affect several body systems. Children are particularly vulnerable because their bodies are still developing, making the effects of exposure a major concern.
Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaker Moses Wetang’ula referred the petition by the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), the Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU) and Kudheiha to the joint committees on Education and Labour, opening another avenue for efforts to resolve the standoff.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe president also urged the public not to give ground to what he described as “ideologies taking root”, as authorities sought to establish whether the shooting was driven by racial hatred or another motive.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Health CS warning placed the protection of public funds at the centre of the government's response to the Ebola crisis, with Duale insisting that emergency situations should not be turned into opportunities for financial exploitation
Maureen KinyanjuiAfrican Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf renewed the demand in a statement issued on Friday, October 23, 2026, calling for the immediate and unconditional removal of the measures imposed on Zimbabwean institutions and individuals.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe senators want the relevant agencies to explain the steps they are taking to prevent a repeat of such incidents as political activity gathers pace ahead of the 2027 elections.
Maureen KinyanjuiDespite the finding, Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate maintain that there is no evidence that Kenya’s index patient travelled to Nigeria or had direct contact with the Nigerian patient.
Maureen KinyanjuiKenGen said the incoming chief executive would take over following Njenga's retirement, with the transition period intended to support an orderly handover and minimise disruptions to the company's operations.
Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking at the scene, Sakaja questioned the enforcement of building regulations in Nairobi, saying developers often continue violating construction requirements because enforcement notices are not followed by effective action.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn a press release issued on Friday night, Director-General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth said the woman was the third confirmed Ebola case in the country and a close family member of the first patient to die from the disease.
Maureen KinyanjuiNairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna separately offered a message of support to the affected workers, revealing that the Kenya Red Cross had established communication with some of those believed to be trapped inside the building.
Bradley BosireThe agency said responders from different emergency services were working together to support the rescue mission, assess the situation and help establish the whereabouts of people whose families had raised concerns over their safety.
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