Kawangware Fire Kills One, Injured Several Others
A fire in a domestic unit in Nairobi’s Kawangware district killed at least one person and injured numerous others.
Police and witnesses reported the fire started on the fourth floor of a four-story structure.
The fire broke out in the Stage 2 Congo region of the crowded Kawangware and is believed to have been triggered by an electrical problem.
According to eyewitnesses, the fire spread quickly, with dense black smoke filling the air.
Kawangware Stage Woria Congo Area On Fire. pic.twitter.com/D757lwVjPL
— PSMedia.ke (@PSMedia_ke) June 14, 2025
Fire engines arrived minutes later and assisted in containing the spread of the fire, which began about 2 a.m. on Sunday.
Nairobi police chief George Sedah confirmed that the event is being investigated.
He stated several people were hurt and rushed to the hospital.
“We can confirm one fatality for now. Some were also injured and taken to the hospital,” he said.
The body was transferred to the mortuary for an autopsy while the cause of the fire was investigated.
This is the latest incidence to occur in informal settlements, despite efforts to combat the tendency.
Fire Breaks Out at Kawangware stage pic.twitter.com/e8ZzI7pR9K
— IMANI FAVOUR❤️ (@imanifavour) June 14, 2025
Officials want communities in informal settlements to follow basic fire safety precautions as part of efforts to prevent tragedies caused by outbreaks.
In May 2025, at least 15 people were murdered in separate fires in Nairobi’s informal communities of Kibera, Mukuru Kwa Njenga, and Mathare, which are among the city’s largest slums.
Nairobi regional commissioner Katee Mwanza stated that the administration is prioritizing early warning systems.
In addition, community training and improved collaboration with counties will help to bolster disaster risk reduction and mitigation efforts.
“We urge all community members to remain vigilant, report hazards promptly and work with local authorities in implementing basic fire safety measures,” Mwanza said.
“The government remains committed to safeguarding lives and property, including instituting safety measures aimed at forestalling cases of fires in the future.”
Mwanza expressed sadness over the recent fatal fires that occurred in numerous informal settlements in Nairobi between May 19 and 24.
In one incident, a fire in Mathare 4B killed six people – four Kenyans and two Ugandan nationals – and injured several others.
ALSO READ:
- “Don’t Attack Public Infrastructure!” – IG Kanja Asks Kenyans, Issues Orders To Police
- “NO MORE NIL TAX RETURNS!” – KRA Tells Kenyans, Introduces New Changes
- Eliud Owalo Blasts Ruto Gov’t, Demands EACC & DCI Investigations Into Fake Sugar Scandal
- President’s Office Releases 2026 National Holidays Calendar, Names Host Counties
- Kenya Goes After British Oil Giant Over Hundreds Of Deaths In The North
Another fire engulfed Kambi Aluru hamlet in Kibera, killing eight people, including two men, two women, and four children.
Another tragedy in Mukuru kwa Reuben claimed the life of one child.
Mwanza stated that the lack of sufficient road infrastructure in these areas has presented considerable challenges to rescuers.
“We acknowledge the structural challenges facing informal settlements, particularly around disaster preparedness and response infrastructure,” he said.
Kawangware Fire Kills One, Injured Several Others
