Nairobi-Kenya:Woman rescued alive six days after building collapse

Rescuers in the Kenyan capital have freed a woman who has survived while trapped under rubble since Friday. More than 30 people died in the building collapse, which highlights the doubtful practices of some developers.

Rescue workers in Nairobi pulled the woman from the rubble on Thursday after hours of working to free her with power tools, according to news agencies.

Earlier, a medical team had provided the woman with an intravenous drip of glucose, and rescuers had been able to speak with her through a gap in the debris. 

"The medical team has administered IV, glucose has been administered," said Pisu Masai, the head of the National Disaster Management Unit.

"She is talking and in good spirits ... we are taking our time to ensure she is removed safely," he added before the successful rescue.

A nearly six-month-old baby was rescued unharmed on Tuesday, raising hopes that more survivors could be found. Rescuers have so far rescued a total of 137 people, including the woman freed on Thursday.

Official put the death toll from the disaster variously at 35 or 36, and 70 people are still missing, according to the Kenya Red Cross.

DW