At least eight people are feared dead following a devastating fire that broke out on Saturday morning in the Makina area of Kibera.
According to eyewitnesses, the blaze claimed the lives of seven members of the same family and a pregnant woman. The cause of the fire is yet to be established.
Area Member of Parliament Peter Orero confirmed the tragedy, adding that six others were injured in the inferno.
“Six individuals – a man, two women, and three children – sustained serious burns and have been rushed to hospital for urgent medical attention. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they fight to recover,” Orero said in a statement.
He also noted that a response team had been deployed to work with emergency services and ensure affected families receive immediate support, including medical care, counselling, and other essential assistance.
