Residents of Waruku are counting heavy losses after a late-night fire destroyed several houses and businesses in Kileleshwa Ward, Nairobi County.

🇰🇪 Breaking It Down

The inferno, which broke out on the night of Monday, May 25, 2026, left several families stranded in the cold as property of unknown value was reduced to ashes.

According to the area Member of County Assembly (MCA) Robert Alai, at least 20 houses and 11 businesses were affected by the incident.

“There is an emergency fire outbreak in Waruku. Your response and support will be appreciated,” Alai said in a post shared on his official X account at around 9:45 pm.

📌 What You Need to Know

The Nairobi Fire Department responded to the incident and managed to contain the blaze before it spread further to nearby structures in the densely populated settlement.

Videos and photos circulating online depicted massive flames lighting up the night sky as residents desperately tried to salvage their belongings from the burning structures.

Some residents were seen carrying household items to safety, while others watched helplessly as the fire consumed their homes and businesses.

Witnesses said panic gripped the area as the flames spread rapidly through the closely built houses, with residents appealing for urgent assistance from emergency responders and well-wishers.

The cause of the fire had not been established by Tuesday morning, with authorities expected to launch investigations into the incident.

No casualties had been officially reported by the time of publication, although several families were displaced after the fire destroyed homes and businesses in the area.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke