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Fire razes historic Limuru Country Club

Investigations are ongoing to establish the cause of the 3 am incident.

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by CYRUS OMBATI

Realtime04 January 2025 - 10:15
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In Summary


  • The cause remains unknown, police and the management said.
  • The Club later announced the temporary closure of its clubhouse following the fire outbreak.

The historic Limuru Country Club's clubhouse, established in 1945 destroyed by fire/Handout

The historic Limuru Country Club's clubhouse, established in 1945, was Saturday destroyed by fire.

The cause remains unknown, police and the management said.

Investigations are ongoing to establish the cause of the 3 am incident.

The Club later announced the temporary closure of its clubhouse following the fire outbreak.

According to a memo released by the club's Chairman, John Keru, the fire broke out at approximately 3:30 am, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

"We are relieved to report that no staff, members, or guests were present at the time of the incident," the statement shared said.

Keru said that fire marshals responded promptly to the scene and are working diligently to assess the situation and salvage the affected areas.

He further noted that investigations and safety assessments are underway.

"We regret to announce the temporary closure of the clubhouse until further notice," Keru added.

He said the decision was made to prioritize safety and facilitate necessary evaluations.

The management also pledged to provide updates on the progress of the investigations and the timeline for reopening as soon as possible.

Elsewhere, a fire destroyed structures at the Kenya Society for the Protection and Care of Animals.

The fire broke out on January 3, police said. No animals or humans were affected by the fire.

The society has since appealed for help to reconstruct the affected structures.

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