A fire has destroyed parts of the Kwale County Assembly buildings, with property worth a significant amount of money reportedly lost in the incident.
The fire broke out on Thursday morning, sparking concern as flames engulfed sections of the county assembly premises.
Reports indicate that a fire engine was delayed in arriving at the scene, raising questions over the emergency response as efforts were made to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to other parts of the complex.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, with authorities expected to launch investigations to establish what triggered the incident.
The full extent of the damage is yet to be established. An assessment of the affected buildings and property will determine the value of the losses incurred.
The incident has raised fresh concerns over fire preparedness and emergency response mechanisms at public institutions, particularly those housing valuable government property and records.
Authorities are expected to provide further details on the incident, including the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage, once the assessment is completed.
