A dawn fire in Marurui, Nairobi County, on Sunday, August 23, has left several residents homeless, with many counting significant losses.

• The fire gutted numerous homes in the mixed-income residential neighborhood.
• Affected residents expressed frustration over the delayed arrival of the Nairobi County fire brigade, reportedly less than 10 kilometers away.
• The incident echoes a similar large fire in the Kangemi area two weeks prior, raising concerns about the cause of such frequent infernos.