A devastating fire in Mukuru Kwa Reuben slums, Nairobi, claimed the life of a 45-year-old man, destroyed at least ten structures, and left nearly 100 people homeless. The blaze, which started at dawn on Sunday, spread rapidly and was hampered by poor access for fire engines.

• 10 structures were destroyed and nearly 100 people are homeless in Mukuru Kwa Reuben.
• The body of the unidentified 45-year-old man was recovered from the rubble.
• Firefighters reported that narrow roads in the informal settlement hindered emergency response efforts.
• Separately, 35-year-old Polycarp Maina died in Nyamusi village, Nyamira County, after a tree fell on him on January 18.