Seven houses were burnt and families displaced after a fire broke out on the evening of Tuesday, September 18, in Rokongo area in Pumwani ward.

This devastating incident took place around 6:30 PM in the evening, causing fear and panic among residents forcing them flee from the scene for safety.

Fortunately, no casualties were reported apart from one individual who sustained injuries.

Rokongo residents highlighted this scene as disaster because families watched their belongings reduced to ashes.efighters

Firefighters Response

Nairobi City County firefighters responded quickly to the emergency, swiftly containing the rapidly spreading flames and preventing further damage.

The community is resilient, with plans for aid and temporary shelter for affected families already underway.

Community Support and Relief Efforts

Leaders and other well-wishers have begun mobilizing resources to bring assistance to the affected families and to bring back light in their lives.

They mobilized plans to distribute food and shelter to the affected families so they can redeem themselves from devastating incident.

Authorities have launched investigations to establish the root cause of the fire that brought distraction in Rokongo. Residents have been urged to remain calm and give way for investigations to continue.

Photo of Burning structure in Shauri moyo, Pumwani Ward on September 17, 2025. PHOTO/ The Kamukunji Voice X Account