Residents of the Bangladesh slum area of Ongata Rongai are counting losses after several houses were reportedly set on fire by some students from the Multimedia University of Kenya (MMU).

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The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 6, as the students reportedly staged protests over insecurity in the area.

Kenyans.co.ke has established that the protests erupted after a university student was allegedly attacked by thugs, leaving him in critical condition in hospital.

Footage seen by Kenyans.co.ke shows thick smoke billowing in the sky as bystanders looked in awe while houses were being reduced to ashes.

📌 What You Need to Know

The slum that is near the main gate of MMU and at the boundary of Nairobi and Kajiado Counties is made up of temporary houses, many made of wood and iron sheets, while others are made of mud.

Students walking from the university to the neighbouring Maasai Lodge area of Ongata Rongai walk near the slum, which is opposite the school fence.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke