A devastating fire erupted in Kitengela, Kajiado County, on the night of July 25, 2025, destroying property estimated to be worth millions of shillings. The inferno, believed to have started in a plastic shop, rapidly engulfed multiple businesses and residential units, causing extensive damage.

• The fire originated around 7pm along the Nairobi-Namanga Road in Kitengela town.
• Affected businesses include a furniture store, a mobile phone shop, a boutique, and parts of a hotel.
• Machakos County firefighters arrived one hour later, managing to contain the blaze.
• Gas cylinder explosions worsened the inferno, and police dispersed residents attempting to salvage property.
• Locals are urging the Kajiado County government to provide more fire engines and better-equipped teams.