Several families in Waruku Estate, Kangemi, Nairobi, spent the night in the cold after a devastating fire destroyed houses and businesses on Monday night, May 25, 2026. The inferno swept through the densely populated area, burning at least 20 houses and 11 businesses, according to Kileleshwa Ward MCA Robert Alai. Videos shared online showed huge flames lighting up the night sky as desperate residents tried to...

Several families in Waruku Estate, Kangemi, Nairobi, spent the night in the cold after a devastating fire destroyed houses and businesses on Monday night, May 25, 2026. The inferno swept through the densely populated area, burning at least 20 houses and 11 businesses, according to Kileleshwa Ward MCA Robert Alai. Videos shared online showed huge flames lighting up the night sky as desperate residents tried to rescue their belongings. The Nairobi Fire Department managed to contain the blaze before it spread further. Authorities had not established the cause of the fire by Tuesday morning, but investigations are expected to begin immediately. No deaths were officially reported, though many families were displaced and suffered massive property losses in the incident.