Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has pledged to cover funeral costs for families who lost loved ones in the Eastleigh building collapse, easing the burden on relatives preparing to bury the victims.

In a post on his social media post on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Owino said he had met the bereaved families to condole with them and assure them of his support.

“The pain of losing a loved one is beyond words, especially when such a loss occurs under tragic circumstances that could have been prevented. Today, we met with the families of the victims of the Eastleigh building collapse to express our condolences and stand with them during this difficult time,” he said.

He committed to settling all mortuary bills, providing caskets and facilitating the transportation of the bodies to their respective final resting places.

The pledge is expected to lift some of the financial pressure from families still struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. May they find strength and comfort during this difficult time. May the departed souls rest in eternal peace,” he added.

The pledge follows the collapse of an 18-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, on October 23, 2026, which trapped workers and others under tonnes of concrete and construction debris.

Government agencies, emergency responders and security officers mounted a major search and rescue operation that ran for several days.

Four people were rescued alive and eight bodies were recovered. The operation was officially called off on November 6, 2026, after 15 days.

The tragedy has raised questions about building safety, construction approvals and the enforcement of regulations in Nairobi, as investigations into the circumstances of the collapse continue.

For the affected families, the immediate priorities remain identifying their loved ones, completing funeral arrangements and finding the means to give them a decent burial.