Nairobi City County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, confirmed the collapse and stated that the low human traffic at the time likely prevented more serious consequences.

Mosiria emphasized the importance of developers adhering to county laws during construction and demolition activities. He also called for close collaboration with county engineers to ensure public safety.

Following the incident, Mosiria has called for a comprehensive investigation into the demolition. The investigation aims to determine the cause of the collapse, ascertain if qualified experts supervised the process, and verify that all necessary demolition approvals were secured.