This archive report was first published on 9 June 2020.
On Tuesday night, a three-storey residential building in Kericho town owned by local contractor Charles Chaglano collapsed, trapping an unknown number of people.
According to Red Cross official Sofia Tuwei, the building, known as Tebsview Building, came down shortly after 7:30 pm.
Rescue operations were underway, but the exact number of those trapped inside the ill-fated building could not be confirmed immediately.
Shadrach Ngeno described the scene as chaotic, with people trapped in the rubble calling out for help.
A distressed woman was heard calling for rescue for her two children trapped underneath the rubble.
Reports suggest that poor workmanship led to the collapse of the building.
