Fire Stories

Kitengela family demands answers from government after son dies in Dubai fire
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 20, 2025

Kioko, 23, was one of at least 16 people who died in the fire that ravaged an apartment building in the Al-Ras area of Dubai.

No breakthrough in Gaza talks, Egyptian and Palestinian sources say
Reuters  |  Apr 14, 2025

The sources said Hamas had stuck to its position that any agreement must lead to an end to the war in Gaza.

Kindiki orders probe into recurring Gikomba, Toi market fires
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

The Deputy President dismissed suggestions that the incidents were accidental. "It defies logic to imagine these are mere accidents when they keep hap...

In pictures: Aftermath of yet another Gikomba market fire
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

The blaze reportedly broke out around 4 am, leaving traders in despair as their livelihoods were consumed by the flames.

The public must obtain permits before transporting forest products, KFS warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

The clarification came after a company in Sabatia, Vihiga County, questioned the legality of an arrest involving the transportation of bamboo.

DRC and Rwanda presidents agree to a ceasefire in eastern Congo during Qatar talks
Reuters  |  Mar 18, 2025

At Tuesday's meeting in Qatar, Tshisekedi and Kagame "agreed on the need to continue the discussions initiated in Doha in order to establish solid fou...

Israel strikes in Gaza kill at least 200
Reuters  |  Mar 18, 2025

Strikes were reported in multiple locations, including northern Gaza, Gaza City and the Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis and Rafah in central and southern G...

State issues 24-hour surrender ultimatum to illegal firearm holders in Samburu
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 14, 2025

Abdi said that the rise in insecurity in Samburu County, largely fuelled by the proliferation of illegal firearms, has been a growing concern since th...

Millions paid for Gikomba fire station, but no work done
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 11, 2025

In her latest financial report for 2023-2024, Auditor General Nancy Gathungu revealed that the county paid Sh30,024,578 to the contractor, yet there i...

Illegal firearm holders in Kerio Valley given 24 hours to surrender
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Recently, four people, including two pupils, were killed in separate bandit attacks in Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo counties. A multi-agency security t...

Arab states adopt Egyptian alternative to Trump's 'Gaza Riviera'
Reuters  |  Mar 05, 2025

The reconstruction plan would cost $53 billion and avoid displacing Palestinians from the enclave, in contrast to U.S. President Donald Trump's"Middle...

Israel blocks aid into Gaza as ceasefire standoff escalates
Reuters  |  Mar 02, 2025

If agreed, the truce would halt fighting until the end of the Ramadan fasting period around March 31 and the Jewish Passover holiday around April 20.

Carelessly dropped cigarette caused fire at Nairobi National Park - CS Miano
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 02, 2025

The fire broke out in the Athi Basin area near Kitengela and was successfully contained through a coordinated multi-agency effort.

Kenya battles surge in wildfires as 180 blazes recorded in two months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

KFS officials warn that the fire season, driven by high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds, is expected to last until mid-March.

Fires in Nairobi and Ruma national parks persist as emergency teams battle to contain them
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

Authorities suspect that the fires were caused by human activities such as discarded cigarettes, arson and honey harvesting, combined with extremely d...

Proposed law seeks to strengthen coordinated emergency response to fire outbreaks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

The proposed law also aims to modernise firefighting techniques by encouraging the use of advanced equipment and technology.

Fire breaks out at JKIA, airport operations not affected
Mercy Asamba  |  Feb 21, 2025

Fire engines and police are at the scene battling the inferno.

Court quashes revocation of Jimi Wanjigi’s firearm licence, says DPP violated his rights
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

The case stemmed from Wanjigi’s arrest in August last year after the State accused him of illegally possessing an assortment of firearms.

Gaza ceasefire mediators fear breakdown of deal, Egyptian security sources say
Reuters  |  Feb 10, 2025

Hamas negotiators said U.S. guarantees for the ceasefire were no longer in place given a plan by President Donald Trump to displace Palestinians from...

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