fire kitui village Stories
The inferno caused by a suspected gas explosion engulfed several businesses and shops in the market area, sennding residents into panic as fire engine...
The provisions, which included foodstuffs, clothes, and bubble balloons for children, invited a festive mood, albeit for a moment, in the Kamukunji sl...
While the exact cause of the fire remains unclear, some traders suspect it may have been triggered by a burning jiko, as the area has been without ele...
The tragedy, which claimed seven lives, has left the residents devastated with some seeking psychological support.
Firefighters from Nairobi County are currently on the site battling the fire.
David Ongai, another resident, thanked the leaders for their support during this difficult time.
In the village, some residents are gathering old sheets to shield themselves from the rain, using them to build makeshift shelters.
Residents noted that the financial aid, equivalent to the average monthly rent in the area, would be crucial in helping families restart their lives.
Metrine Muhonje’s husband and three children were peacefully sleeping inside, unaware of the horror about to unfold.
Among the victims was a man and his two children who perished in the fire.
According to the Kenya Red Cross, at least 16 people were treated with minor injuries as efforts to find missing persons continued into the night.
Before the demolition, I had a stable business that allowed me to support my family.
The communal taps are placed strategically in the village, making water easily accessible to everyone
They are using waste wood from the Nairobi Handicraft Cooperative Society as it is cheap and readily available.
Police officers lobbed tear gas to restrain youths who were trying to salvage materials from the collapsing buildings, disregarding the danger of fall...
Most of them have lost goods worth millions of shillings
"This government is even worse than the flood itself. They demolished our houses and left us with nowhere to go."
Demolitions are currently ongoing at the site, with most of the inhabitants with nowhere to go.
This flooding not only disrupts the daily operations of businesses but also hampers movement of people in the bustling commercial hub.
Earlier this week, the village faced yet another crisis when a fire swept through 66 houses, leaving dozens homeless and without their belongings.
