A fire broke out in Nairobi's South B area in the early hours of Monday, September 7, destroying shops along Kapiti Road as flames spread towards the nearby Golden Gate Estate. According to local reports cited by The Kenya Times, the blaze started around midnight and continued into the early morning. Videos circulating online showed large flames and thick smoke at the scene. The cause of the fire and any casualties were not detailed in the report.

Westlands MP Wanyonyi has extended support to over 200 victims of a fire that occurred in Githogoro on June 26, 2026, around noon. The incident left many residents homeless as their houses and belongings were destroyed by the flames.

A massive fire broke out at Machakos Market in the early morning hours of July 5, rapidly spreading through sections of the trading center and causing significant destruction to businesses, stalls, and merchandise. Traders are now assessing their losses following the incident, which has impacted the busy market area.

Sixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls' School last month. In response, Kenyan authorities have announced plans to charge students with murder in connection to the incident, according to BBC World.

A fire broke out at the Machakos Mitumba Market around midnight on Saturday, causing significant damage to the mabati structures. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze, but traders suffered heavy losses as a result of the incident, according to Eastleigh Voice.

A fire reignited at a warehouse in Parkersburg on Sunday, producing thick black smoke and prompting emergency responses from Wood County. The blaze occurred at Peoples Cartage, Inc. on Camden Avenue, damaging a wooden structure and causing road closures. Smoke from the fire was visible from US Route 50 and surrounding areas.