A tragic house fire at the police quarters in Kayole on Monday, December 25, claimed the life of a six-year-old child.
The child's twin sister sustained serious burn injuries and is currently receiving treatment at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
Their mother, a police officer stationed at Kayole police station, was present in the house with the children when the fire erupted.
The children's father, also a police officer, was on duty at the time and was informed about the incident later.
The mother suffered burns covering 24 percent of her body, as reported by medical professionals.
She received initial treatment and was subsequently admitted to KNH.
The blaze was successfully extinguished through the collaborative efforts of the Kayole police station officers and the Nairobi County Fire Brigade.
The cause of the Monday fire that destroyed property of unknown value remains unclear and is under investigation.
The body of the deceased child was moved to the Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital mortuary pending an autopsy.
Deputy Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja visited the police husband constable Dishon Moenga who was shocked following the incident.
Accompanied by Nairobi Regional Police Commander, Adamson Bungei, DIG Kanja also visited the officer's wife, constable Yuniah Kemunto at Kenyatta National Hospital where she was admitted together with her daughter after both sustained serious injuries in the incident.
Addressing officers from Kayole and their families, Kanja thanked them for their dedication to duty, further urging them to work closely with members of public to offer the best service to the citizenry.
Police are investigating the incident.
