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Three family members have been confirmed dead following a fire at their house in Nairobi's Kariobangi South estate.
One of the deceased is said to have been a one-year-old toddler.
According to Nairobi Police Commander Philip Ndolo, two other members of the household were rushed to the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in critical condition.
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The police boss stated that investigations had kicked off to establish the cause of the fire.
Korogocho fire
Barely a week ago, in an unrelated incident, a fire engulfed the populous Korogocho slum leaving more than 20 families homeless.
The Kenya Red Cross reported three casualties in the incident that is said to have occurred at 9 p.m. in the evening.
The displaced families spent the night at a nearby St Claire Primary School. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
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Politicians have in the past alleged that slum fires are started by private developers who wish to grab land for projects.