Nairobi Building Collapsed After Three Official Warnings
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A residential building in Nairobi's South C neighborhood collapsed on Friday. Officials confirm the structure had been cited for violations three times prior to the disaster.
Specialized Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams are still at the site. They are searching for any possible victims trapped in the rubble.
Nairobi City County authorities stated their enforcement teams had repeatedly flagged the building for safety breaches. The exact nature of the violations was not immediately disclosed.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about building safety enforcement in Kenya's capital.