A number of Kibera residents spent the night in the cold after their houses were burned down by a fire.

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Several houses from Gatwekera caught fire on Friday evening.

The cause of the fire which started late in the evening hours has not been well established though residents say it is probable that it was started by faulty electric supply.

The Kenya Red Cross responded to the scene to offer the necessary evacuation of the residents and their belongings.

Fire engines from the Nairobi County government were informed and took care of the situation as best as they could.