- On Sunday, November 3, Westland’s lawmaker Tim Wanyonyi’s team visited Dallas Kangemi Ward
- Wanyonyi donated several items, including maize flour, wheat flour, rice, cooking oil, blankets, and sugar, to victims of a recent fire incident
- The lawmaker called on the Nairobi City County government to decentralize fire stations and position a fire engine in Kangemi
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi – In a heartfelt gesture of support, Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi has donated essential foodstuffs and bedding to families affected by a devastating fire that swept through Dallas Kangemi Ward on Tuesday, October 29.
The inferno, which originated from an electric coil, completely destroyed 31 houses, leaving dozens of families without homes or possessions.
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The donation, presented at an event in the compound where the fire occurred, included maize flour, wheat flour, rice, cooking oil, blankets, and sugar.
The affected families, many of whom have been temporarily taken in by neighbours, lost all their belongings in the blaze, including clothing, documents, school uniforms, books, and household items.
Speaking on behalf of the MP, Esemele Moses, Kangemi Coordinator in the Office of Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi, conveyed the MP’s heartfelt empathy.
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“We are sorry for the tragedy that was unexpected, but we are together in this. Tim is not around at the moment; he would have been here personally. He has given these donations to help sustain you a bit as you move forward,” Esemele said.
Kangemi MCA Hamisi Maleya, who has been actively assisting the victims, had earlier donated mattresses and provided breakfast for the affected families this morning.
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During the event, he expressed his commitment to supporting them further.
“God loves us, and Hon Wanyonyi loves us too. It is challenging to start from scratch, especially with Christmas and the new school term approaching in January. As the area MCA, I will prioritize bursary allocations for the victims here to help them take their children back to school in January. Let’s work together in peace and unity,” Maleya said.
The Westlands lawmaker has long advocated for the Nairobi City County government to decentralize fire stations and position a fire engine in Kangemi, citing the frequent fires that affect Kangemi and nearby Mt. View and Kitisuru wards.
The MP emphasized the need for rapid response to protect lives and prevent significant losses in the area.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
