This archive report was first published on 31 July 2019.
On Saturday, a devastating fire swept through Mathare Slums, claiming the life of a two-year-old child.
According to eyewitnesses, the child was rescued from the burning house while still alive but succumbed to death at the hospital due to smoke inhalation.
"We tried to rescue her and rushed her to the hospital. Unfortunately, the doctors were unable to remove the smoke she had inhaled in her lungs," said a resident who witnessed the incident.
The fire destroyed seven houses, leaving several people without shelter. Victims are appealing to area leaders for assistance in rebuilding their homes, as they lost everything in the fire.
