At least six people have been confirmed dead following a fire incident that razed down residential houses in Kibra Constituency.
Kibra Member of Parliament Peter Orero, in a statement on Saturday, May 24, said that the early morning fire, which occurred in Makina, claimed the lives of six people who died at the scene.
Additionally, the MP said that six others — one man, two women, and three children sustained serious burns and injuries and have been rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention.
“This morning, tragedy struck our community following a devastating fire incident in Makina, behind Kambi, along the route to Eagles. It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the loss of six lives at the scene,” he said.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they fight to recover. I extend my deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. This is a heartbreaking moment for all of us in Kibra. We mourn with you, and we are committed to supporting you through this difficult time.”
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MP Orero further said that he has dispatched a team to coordinate with emergency services and ensure that those affected receive immediate assistance, including medical care, counselling, and immediate attention.
“We are also working closely with relevant officials to investigate the cause of the fire and put in place long-term safety measures. Let us stand together as a community in compassion, in support, and in solidarity,” MP Orero added.
The tragic Kibra incident happened days after another night fire burnt down stalls at the popular Gikomba Market in Kamukunji Constituency leaving traders counting losses.
The inferno broke out in the early hours of Sunday, May 18 with witnesses confirming that it started in the footwear section of the market near Lamu Road in Majengo, Pumwani, spreading through several stalls.
Only one person was injured in the incident which was suspected to have been a result of an electric fault.
Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan said that multi-agency teams led by firefighters from the Nairobi City County fire department, alongside local volunteers, worked to contain the inferno.
Three dead after night fire
Earlier in the year, three people died following a nighttime fire that also destroyed rental houses in the Gituamba area of Gitaru, Kiambu County.
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Preliminary reports indicated that the fire broke out on Wednesday, February 19, at around 8:30 p.m. Neighbors rushed to the scene to contain the flames before county fire engines arrived.
Witnesses said the bodies of the three victims, all young children, were discovered by neighbors after the fire was extinguished. The children were burned beyond recognition.
According to reports, two of the children aged six and four perished while trying to open a locked door, while the third, a three-month-old baby girl, died in the bedroom.
First responders revealed that the parents of the children were not home at the time of the fire and had locked them inside.
Eight rental houses were also completely razed by the inferno, leaving families homeless and destroying all their belongings.
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