Kenya flooding: At least seven dead in building collapse

A crowd gathered at the Huruma residential estate as rescuers dug for survivors. At least seven people are known to have died.

The Red Cross criticised "chaotic scenes" as rescuers arrived. It is unclear how many people are trapped.

Police chief Japheth Komme said that at least 121 people had been rescued.

There are conflicting reports as to whether the building had six or seven storeys.

The rainfall in addition has caused landslides, washed away houses and flooded roads.

Police said 14 people died in the Nairobi rains, including those in the collapse. Another four died when a wall toppled over.

Kenya's KTN network said on Saturday morning that a nearby building was being evacuated in case it too collapsed. Across the city, more than 1,000 homes were affected by the flooding, Kenya's Red Cross said.

Steven Oundo, the chair of Kenya's National Construction Authority, told KTN there would be an investigation into whether the building had a certificate allowing people to live inside.

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