Nairobi (KAAB TV)- A huge fire broke out at the University of Nairobi’s Taifa Hall on Wednesday night, causing huge damage to the building. The fire is said to have started in the kitchen of a restaurant within the structure before it spread out to other areas. The wing also houses part of the administration offices.
Central Officer Commanding Police Division (OCPD) Stephen Okal said the fire was contained past midnight but again broke out at dawn. He said a new fire was detected by security on Thursday morning at about 5 am.
“The fire brigade was recalled to the scene to help contain the inferno. They have managed to contain it,” he said.
He added no injuries were reported but property of unknown value was damaged. Okal said fire experts will investigate the fire and take necessary action.
On Wednesday night, police were mobilized to keep off looters who rushed to the scene to take advantage of the situation and loot even as the fire brigade team fought to contain the spread. The incident came ahead of planned exams at the university.
The affected structure is historic and with the institution being the oldest in the country, its damage is seen as a loss in many ways.