On July 8, 2025, a fire destroyed over 20 homes in the Kiawara Slums of Nyeri County, leaving numerous families homeless. Firefighters arrived approximately an hour late, prompting criticism from residents.

• Several families lost their properties, with the fire reported in the afternoon.
• Residents criticized the Nyeri County Fire Brigade for their slow response, using only one fire truck.
• This incident is not isolated; locals demand better services, recalling a previous fire that claimed 17 students' lives at Hillside Endarasha Academy.