STATE Pledges to Help Mukuru Kwa Njenga Fire Survivors

Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, visited the affected community early Thursday, where he conveyed the government's commitment to stand with the victims during this difficult time.

“We are not just here to offer sympathy but to be part of your journey to recovery.No Kenyan should suffer alone in times of crisis” CS Ruku said.

The fire, which erupted on Wednesday afternoon, tore through the informal settlement, flattening homes and leaving families destitute. Many also lost important identification and personal documents in the inferno.

CS Ruku announced that the ministry would expedite the reissuance of critical documents such as birth certificates and national ID cards to help victims regain access to essential services.

The government, through the State Department for Special Programmes, has begun distributing food supplies, beddings, and materials for temporary housing to support displaced residents.

Furthermore, the government is collaborating with humanitarian agencies to evaluate the scale of destruction and ensure every affected household receives proper support.

Authorities are still probing the origin of the fire. Meanwhile, residents have appealed for better infrastructure and stronger emergency response systems to avert similar disasters in future.