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Sonko sends fire response boss on compulsory leave

The Nairobi County deputy director for fire rescue and disaster management has been interdicted with immediate effect. [Courtesy]

Nairobi County deputy director for fire rescue and disaster management, Brian Chunguli has been sent on compulsory leave over complacency in handling the fire in Lang’ata.

The raging fire is suspected to have started in a structure in Kijiji area on the night of Sunday January 28, claiming four lives and left over 6000 homeless.

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