Njambi Fever Demands Accountability After Eastleigh Building Collapse

Content creator Njambi Fever has demanded accountability following the collapse of a 16-storey building in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area, questioning why those responsible for the construction had yet to face clear consequences.

In a post shared online on Monday, October 26, 2026, Njambi expressed frustration over what she described as a lack of answers from authorities following the tragedy.

“Eastleigh juzi tu a whole 16-storey building has collapsed, and we have gotten ZERO answers. The Governor is still in office. Zero consequences,” she wrote.

The building collapsed on Friday, October 23, along 9th Street in Eastleigh while still under construction, triggering a rescue operation as emergency teams searched for people trapped beneath the rubble.

Njambi questions building ownership

Njambi also raised questions about reports that the building’s registered owner had died, demanding clarity on who was responsible for the development.

“Mliskia ati the owner of that building ni mtu alikufa kitambo. Like? Why are these people playing in our faces?” she wrote.

Government Spokesperson Charles Owino had previously said the registered owner was deceased, with the owner’s family and another party linked to the property. Police also launched a search for the contractor as investigations into the collapse began.

The incident has raised questions about construction approvals, safety inspections and the enforcement of building regulations in Nairobi.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja said the county had approved a change of use for the property but had not approved the architectural plans required to authorise the construction. He also noted that the building did not have an occupation certificate.

DPP orders probe into collapse

On Monday, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate whether county officials, the developer, contractors or other professionals contributed to the collapse.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions also clarified that it had not received an inquiry file from Nairobi County concerning possible wrongdoing in the construction of the building.

The DCI is expected to examine the planning, approval, supervision and construction processes before forwarding its findings to the DPP for consideration.

The office said anyone found criminally responsible could face prosecution, regardless of their position.

Njambi, meanwhile, urged Kenyans to demand accountability from leaders across the political divide rather than focus their criticism on specific individuals or political camps.

“We can’t keep shouting Wantam if we don’t start questioning everyone,” she said.

She also questioned what might have happened had the building collapsed after completion and occupation, warning of the potential danger to residents, traders and other people who could have used the premises.

Rescue teams search rubble as families await answers

As investigations got underway, rescue teams continued searching the debris on Monday, while families waited for information about relatives feared trapped in the building.

By Monday evening, the Kenya Defence Forces said six survivors had been rescued from the rubble. The Kenya Red Cross had received reports of 47 people missing, although the figures were still subject to verification.

The collapse has renewed public concern over building safety and whether existing regulations are being adequately enforced.