The aftermath of the Kijiji slums fire in Langata.[Photo/Nation]
The Nairobi County government has promised to cater for the funeral expenses for the four victims who perished in a fire tragedy in Kijiji slum, Lang’ata Constituency, on Sunday.
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has said that his government will also help the families that lost property.
“We will ensure that the deceased get a good send-off,” said Mr Sonko.
He said his administration and the national government will provide temporary shelter and food to the affected families.
“We condole with families who lost loved ones or rendered homeless after the unfortunate fire incident,” he said.
According to the governor the city county will survey and map the area in preparation for rebuilding to ensure the informal settlement has access roads.
“We reckon that it was a difficult mission for firefighters to put out the fire due to lack of access roads,” said Mr Sonko.
He also noted that that was part of the county’s plan through the Department of Land, Urban Renewal and Housing led by County Executive Committee Member Peter Wachira.
The county’s disaster management Tuesday contained three fire outbreaks at Mji wa Huruma, Runda, Multiple Hauliers, Mombasa Road, and Equity Bank, Buruburu.