Tension gripped residents near Coast General Hospital in Mombasa after cracks appeared in a residential building, sparking fears of collapse.
Occupants of the 11-storey structure were forced to evacuate as concerns grew over the potential disaster following heavy rains that have pounded the region over the last few weeks.
Mombasa County officials, alongside national security teams led by Coast Regional Commander Ali Nuno, arrived at the scene to enforce the evacuation.
Preliminary assessments indicated that the building was constructed without adhering to proper guidelines, putting residents at risk.
