A mother in Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Nairobi, is grieving after losing her three children in a devastating fire on the night of September 16, 2024.
The children, aged 16, 14, and 4, were reportedly asleep in their home when a gas explosion from a nearby house ignited the flames that engulfed their dwelling.
The fire broke out around 8 PM, quickly spreading to the house where the children slept. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion before the fire erupted.
Tragically, the mother identified her children after their bodies were recovered from the wreckage. This heartbreaking incident has left the community in shock and mourning.
Residents of Mukuru Kwa Njenga are now calling on the government for assistance. Many have lost their homes and belongings due to the fire. One resident expressed despair, stating,
Community Response and Support Efforts
The Kenya Red Cross responded to the emergency, deploying teams to assist with rescue operations and provide medical attention to affected individuals.
Reports indicate that approximately 100 households suffered damage from the fire, highlighting the widespread impact of this tragedy.
Local authorities are working with community-based disaster response teams to assess the situation and provide necessary support to those displaced by the fire.
The community has rallied together to offer assistance where possible, but many residents remain in dire need of help.