KDF officers deployed to demolish sinking 11-storey building in Mombasa
The building, located at Kilifi Corner, Fayaz Estate, along Abdel Nasser Road, started sinking on April 2, 2025, triggering mass evacuations of nearby residential and commercial premises, including hospitals.
Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has officially gazetted the deployment of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers to support the demolition of an 11-storey building that began sinking in Mombasa.
The decision was made under the provisions of Article 241(3)(b) of the Constitution and Section 34(2) of the Kenya Defence Forces Act, allowing the military to assist in national emergencies.
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The building, located at Kilifi Corner, Fayaz Estate, along Abdel Nasser Road, started sinking on April 2, 2025, triggering mass evacuations of nearby residential and commercial premises, including hospitals.
The imminent threat of a collapse prompted urgent intervention by the national government.
The deployment was announced in a special edition of the Kenya Gazette dated April 7, 2025.
“The Kenya Defence Forces was deployed to assist the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and the County Government of Mombasa in the emergency response towards an eleven storey building situation at Kilifi Corner, Fayaz Estate along Abdel Nasser Road, Mombasa County, begun sinking on 2nd April, 2025, endangering adjacent residential and commercial buildings,” reads the gazette notice signed by Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya.
The demolition is scheduled to begin on Wednesday and is expected to last approximately eight hours. Residents living within the surrounding area have been directed to vacate temporarily to ensure safety during the operation.
Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir confirmed that critically ill patients from Makadara Hospital will be transferred to other nearby medical facilities as a precautionary measure.
“People should not go to work 1.2 km near the building,” the Governor said, listing Markiti market, Buxton, and City Blue among the areas that will be affected.
“All people nearby will have to vacate. This will not affect your house, but the tremors will affect your ears if you are nearby. Those who will do the work will have protective gear,” he added.
To further safeguard residents and allow for the smooth execution of the operation, the County Government of Mombasa has ordered a temporary closure of all schools within the affected radius on the day of the demolition.
Vehicle owners on Mombasa Island have also been advised to park their vehicles at Mama Ngina and RG Ngala Grounds to avoid potential damage from falling debris or vibrations.
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