More than 100 families were forced to sleep in the cold on Wednesday night after a fire in Nairobi's Kibra estate.
Traders and homeowners bore the biggest brunt of the incident after the fire spread to their units, leaving them counting losses.
Residents have reported that efforts to extinguish the fire were hampered by narrow roads, which prevented fire engines from accessing the scene.
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku also visited the scene in the company of local leaders, including the area MP Peter Orero, who promised to release emergency aid to support them.
''Incidents of fires have become very common in informal settlements, especially in Nairobi. The government is committed to ending these tragedies to protect the lives and property of citizens,'' Ruku said.
''Early this morning, I visited Mukungu village in Kibra, Nairobi, to support victims of a fire that left several families homeless. The government will provide emergency relief aid to the families to assist them in getting their lives back on track.''
Last month, on May 24, six people died while 20 others suffered severe injuries after a fire incident in Makina.
While confirming the fire, the area Orero revealed that it occurred behind Kambi along the route to Eagles and affected over 40 households.
Among the injured were one man, two women, and three children, all of whom were rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, the latest fire adds to a string of similar incidents in Nairobi, including a deadly blaze on May 19 in Mathare B slums that claimed five lives, three adults and two children. At least four others were left in critical condition during the tragedy.
Separately, the government has often cited the Affordable Housing agenda as a long-term solution to the recurring fire tragedies in informal settlements.
CS Ruku echoed this position, stating, "The affordable housing projects in informal settlements spearheaded by President William Ruto are a sustainable solution to such incidents and will ensure the government protects the lives and properties of Kenyans while providing humane and decent living environments."
