A gas explosion in Madoya slums, Huruma, Nairobi, has tragically killed eight people and left 80 families homeless. Survivors are appealing to the Nairobi County government for aid, while also expressing outrage over the slow response of emergency services.

• Eight people confirmed dead, with 10 others injured and receiving treatment at healthcare facilities.
• Residents criticized the Nairobi County government’s emergency services for delayed response, citing a lack of fuel at a newly constructed fire station nearby.
• This incident follows another fire just a week prior in Mukuru kwa Reuben’s Sinai area, which killed two people and left 200 families homeless, with residents also lamenting the late arrival and lack of water in firefighter vehicles.