This archive report was first published on 5 August 2019.
On August 5, 2019, a fire broke out at Mathai Supermarket in Ruiru, Kiambu County, destroying property worth millions of shillings.
The fire, which started at around 2:30am, was confirmed by Ruiru DCIO Cyrus Ombati.
Fortunately, no one was injured during the incident, but reports indicate that nothing was salvaged from the inferno.
Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire, with area residents blaming the slow response from the fire department for the loss incurred.
