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    "content": "County. They start from Kayole, Nyayo Market, Industrial area, African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) and virtually, all the 17 constituencies of Nairobi City County have had a fire incident. The fires have killed 60 people and injured 112 in the last five years. The data on the actual loss in Kenyan shillings in not available as some incidences are still being investigated and reports are not out. This includes the recent fire at Kijiji in Lang’ata Constituency. Fire Services Management is a devolved function as per the Constitution. The national Government gives prime support to Nairobi City County Government in form of an additional personnel and fire engines. The Nairobi City County Government has also acquired more fire engines that are being placed at constituencies. The Government, through the National Disaster Operation Center (NDOC), collaborates with the County Government to offer temporary shelter, food and non-food items to fire outbreak victims and also offer cash transfers to cater for rent for a maximum of three months. As I conclude, fire drills are regularly conducted in Government offices and institutions, informal settlements, churches and community halls. The public is also sensitized on fire safety during the Annual Fire Week (AFW). The NDOC coordinates stakeholders, including private entities, in mobilisation of personnel and equipment whenever there are fire outbreaks. This reduces bureaucracy and ensures instant response. The NDOC uses Incident Command System (ICS) to ensure coordinated response and a seamless communication structure. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is the response from the Ministry. However, as the Chairperson, who also happens to be the Senator of the City, I know this answer is not conclusive. We are heading back to the Ministry because we know that there is much more to talk about fires, especially in Nairobi City County. We will be inviting Sen. Kwamboka in that session. I think she also understands the real causes of those fires; from electricity connections to land grabbing, et cetera . So, I will take back this Statement and engage with the Committee, the Ministry and the Senator who asked this question."
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