Machakos women representative Dr Susan Musyoka yesterday visited families who had been affected by an inferno in Slaughter slums Athi River.

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Over 200 households did not salvage anything from their houses since they had already left for work when the early morning incident occurred.

This resulted in a desperate situation and humanitarian crisis for the residents as they had nowhere to sleep and nothing to eat.

Unconfirmed reports say the fire might have been caused by the landlord's children who hit a stove while fighting.

Speaking to this writer the residents after the visit by the Women representative, the residents called on other leaders to assist them.