A massive fire broke out on the night of Friday, August 22, 2025, destroying part of the Khoja Flats located near the Sakina Mosque in Mombasa.
The blaze, which erupted on the top floor of the building opposite the mosque, sent thick plumes of smoke into the air, prompting panic among residents and passersby.
Footage from the scene showed heavy smoke billowing from the offices on the upper floors as firefighters battled the flames.
Eyewitnesses reported that the Mombasa fire brigade responded swiftly, with multiple fire engines deployed to contain the inferno and prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings.
Despite the prompt response, the fire proved difficult to control, and smoke continued to pour from the structure well after the initial outbreak.
Shocked residents watched helplessly as flames engulfed their properties, with some lamenting the loss of vital documents and belongings.
So far, there have been no reported casualties or injuries, but the full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, which remains unknown at this time.
The incident comes just three days after a similar tragedy struck Gikomba Market in Nairobi, where a massive fire destroyed property worth millions on Tuesday, August 19.
Traders were left counting heavy losses after the early-morning blaze consumed stalls and merchandise.
These consecutive fire disasters have reignited public concern over fire safety and emergency preparedness in urban areas across Kenya.
Residents and community leaders are now calling on county governments to invest in better-equipped fire departments, modern firefighting tools, and faster response systems.
In response, local authorities have promised comprehensive investigations into both incidents and pledged to implement stronger preventive measures to avoid such occurrences in the future.
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