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Building collapses in Kenyan capital, rescuers on the scene

Straits Times23 October 2026, 12:57 UTCKenya

NAIROBI, Oct 23 - A 12-storey building under construction in Kenya's capital Nairobi collapsed on Friday, and a Reuters witness said rescuers were on the scene.

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