Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi has called on residents to use modern fireproof materials while putting up houses.
He was speaking in Kangemi at Dam View Informal settlement after a fierce fire gutted down the residents houses.
At least 700 families were left homeless.
Residents said the fire was caused by a leaking gas cylinder whereas others said it was an electric fault.
“I have come to condole with you. It’s sad that we have lost a lot of property due to the fire. We will help each other pick up,” he said.
The fire caused heavy traffic on Waiyaki Way as residents had to put what they had salvaged on one lane of the road.