More than 100 residents of Mukuru Kwa Njenga slums who were displaced by a devastating fire on Wednesday June 4, 2025 have been assured of government support to help them rebuild their lives.

During an early morning visit to the affected area on Thursday June 5, 2025, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, expressed solidarity with the victims and pledged swift assistance from the government.

“We are here not just to console you, but to walk with you through the recovery process,” said CS Ruku. “No Kenyan should be left behind in times of disaster.”

The fire, which broke out on Wednesday afternoon, swept through the informal settlement, destroying homes and leaving families with nothing but the clothes they were wearing. Many residents also lost essential personal documents in the blaze.

CS Ruku announced that the Ministry will fast-track the replacement of national IDs, birth certificates, and other critical documents to help victims access government services.

Meanwhile, the government, through the State Department for Special Programmes, is in the process of distributing relief items including food, bedding, and temporary shelter materials to affected families.

At the same time, the government is working closely with humanitarian partners to assess the full extent of the damage and ensure all displaced families receive the necessary assistance.

Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing. Meanwhile, residents are calling for improved infrastructure and more robust fire response systems to prevent similar tragedies in the future.