Six die in Kibra fire as authorities race to act belatedly

Six people died while dozens others were injured after the dawn fire that gutted at least 43 houses in Silanga, Kibra slums in Nairobi County. [Courtesy]

Six people have died and others injured following a fire that broke out in Silanga slums, Highrise constituency in Kibra, Nairobi early morning on Saturday.  

The 1am incident has left dozens homeless after razing down at least 43 houses in the area.