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January 23, 2026
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Multi-Million Property Destroyed as Fire Razes Roadside Businesses

Multi-Million Property Destroyed as Fire Razes Roadside Businesses

Videos and images shared online showed crowds gathering at the scene as the blaze escalated, with some people attempting to salvage belongings...

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A multi-million shilling fire erupted on Thursday night along Jogoo Road near Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD), engulfing several roadside businesses and causing widespread panic. This incident follows another significant fire just two weeks prior at a commercial building on Luthuli Avenue in Nairobi CBD.

  • The Jogoo Road fire started around 9 pm near a Mogas petrol station, raising fears of a possible explosion.
  • Nairobi County disaster management department firefighters contained the inferno after it destroyed a substantial portion of properties.
  • The previous fire on Luthuli Avenue, on January 10, 2026, also destroyed property worth millions; the Kenya Red Cross confirmed their Red Cross Action Team (RCAT) was activated for support.

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