Several houses were burnt down in Waruku Village, Westlands area, Nairobi County, on the morning of Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

According to reports, the blaze erupted at around 4:30 a.m., catching Waruku residents unaware.

Residents attempted to combat the spreading of the fire to other houses, but they failed to manage.

However, the fire engine brought up backup, which helped put out the fire and prevented more damage.

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Latest Sakaja’s Suggestion of Curbing Fire Disaster.

Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson urged the national authorities to adopt the community-based power distribution models to deal with the causes of frequent fires in Nairobi.

Nairobi has experienced fire tragedies in various places, including Kibera, Gikomba, Mathare, and Utawala, among other estates.

Sakaja also urged the national government to direct the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) to implement alternative models of power access to reduce fire risks.

“There are global models for social connection to power. That’s the solution we need. If you, your Excellency, direct EPRA, they can implement it,” he said.

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Additionally, he proposed to deal with the culprits behind illegal power connections across the county to manage the situation.

“These illegal connections have been there. If you can’t beat them, join them. Let’s find those doing the connections, reduce power tariffs, and empower them with proper cables and equipment so they can become certified distributors. Otherwise, we’ll continue losing lives daily.”

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Governor Johnson Sakaja at previous event for illustration purposes. PHOTO/Standard