A man died on Tuesday morning after falling from an upper floor of the Kenya International Convention Centre in Nairobi.
Police have started investigations into the incident, which is believed to be a case of suicide.The exact floor from which the man fell has not yet been confirmed by authorities.
Witnesses at the scene reported that the man appeared to have jumped from the top floor of the building before landing on the ground below.
Security officers quickly cordoned off the area as emergency responders were called to assess the situation and secure the location for further examination by investigators.
Police officers arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and began gathering information from witnesses and security personnel.
They also inspected the surroundings of the building as part of efforts to determine the circumstances that led to the fall.The body was later moved from the scene for official procedures.
Authorities have said that investigations are ongoing to establish the identity of the man and the reasons behind his death.
The case has raised concern among members of the public who were present in the busy city centre at the time of the incident as normal activities were briefly disrupted.
The Kenya International Convention Centre remains one of Nairobi’s most recognized landmarks and is often visited by both local and international guests for meetings, conferences and public events.
Following the incident,access to certain sections of the building was temporarily restricted as security teams worked alongside police to secure the area and prevent interference with the ongoing investigation.
Investigators are also reviewing possible security footage from the building to help establish a clear timeline of events and determine how the incident occurred.
Police say they will continue with routine checks and interviews in the coming days as they work to complete the investigation into the death at the Kenya International Convention Centre premises in Nairobi the investigation continues ongoing.