54-year-old burnt to death in Mukuru slums

A previous fire incident in Mukuru Fuatanyayo, Nairobi /FILE
A previous fire incident in Mukuru Fuatanyayo, Nairobi /FILE

A 54-year-old man was burnt to death on Monday night after a fire incident at his house in Mukuru slums, Nairobi.

Police say several other structures also burnt down.

The man's remains were taken to the mortuary.

Investigations into the cause are ongoing, but the fire may have been caused by an illegal electricity connection.

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