At least six individuals lost their lives in a fire that broke out on Tuesday night in Kitui Village, situated within the Majengo slums of Nairobi’s Pumwani area.
Reports indicate that 19 others were injured in the blaze.
The majority of the victims, predominantly men, were transported to local hospitals with varying levels of injuries, as emergency responders and police worked throughout the night to manage the situation and aid survivors.
The fire resulted in the destruction of over 50 homes, leaving numerous families displaced.
The cause of the fire remains undetermined, with Nairobi police chief Adamson Bungei confirming that an investigation is currently in progress.
“It is tragic to see so many lives lost in such an incident. All the deceased are men, and we are looking into this tragedy,” Bungei remarked.
The Kenya Red Cross reported that they treated at least 16 individuals for minor injuries, while search efforts for missing persons continued late into the night.
Emergency services, including the Nairobi City County Fire Department, worked in conjunction with community members to extinguish the fire, which took several hours to bring under control.
“Alongside the Nairobi City County Fire Department and local residents, we have successfully contained the fire incident in Kitui Village, Majengo, Nairobi. The Kenya Red Cross is on-site, assisting in the search for missing individuals,” the organization stated on Twitter.
This disaster has left many families in distress, with survivors urgently seeking assistance to rebuild their lives after losing their homes and possessions in the fire.
Emergency responders and authorities are encouraging anyone with information regarding the fire’s cause to come forward as investigations continue.
