A fire has been reported at Mbagathi Greens Estate, behind Maasai Mall in Rongai, with the blaze reportedly burning for about an hour amid concerns over the lack of an emergency response.
The incident has raised questions about emergency preparedness and the speed of response to fires, particularly in residential areas where delays could put lives and property at risk.
The source of the fire and the extent of the damage had not been established at the time of reporting. It was also unclear whether any residents had been injured or displaced.
The incident has renewed calls for effective emergency response systems, with concerns that preparedness should not be treated as an afterthought when lives are at stake.
Authorities are yet to provide details on the incident or confirm whether emergency teams have been dispatched to the scene.
