
A fire destroyed a garage in Nairobi's Kilimani area, razing 55 vehicles, according to Tuko. Among those affected was lawyer Kevin Omwanza, who lost his first car in the blaze. Rather than dwelling on the loss, Omwanza reportedly expressed gratitude despite the destruction of his beloved vehicle. The incident ranks among the more significant vehicle fires reported in the capital.
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