Two people dead after another building under construction collapses in Karen

Two people have been confirmed dead and seven others injured after a building under construction collapsed opposite Karen Community Church along Ngong Road.

Kenya Red Cross confirmed the incident, saying three people were evacuated and those injured rushed for treatment as others are suspected to be trapped.

According to reports, the first floor caved in the moment they started laying the slab foundation of its entry.

So far, roll call has been taken and all other workers have been accounted for, except the two confirmed dead.

Response teams are presently at the scene.

The incident comes after a 12-storey building collapsed in South C, killing two people.

Experts within the building and construction industry have been calling for a speedy investigation into the South C building collapse, saying those who approved the additional floors on the building should be held accountable for breach of the professional code of conduct.

The union also revealed that over 85% of buildings within Nairobi City are unsafe for occupation.