New Limuru fire station to boost emergency response

JAMES GUCHU-KNA

Limuru town in Kiambu County will have enhanced safety and emergency response as the newly constructed Limuru Municipality Fire Station becomes operational.

Located strategically within the municipality, the fire station project signifies the county’s commitment to strengthening disaster preparedness and public safety.

The facility, constructed at a cost of Sh27 million under a public-private community partnership model (PCPM), features a modern design with engine bays, staff dormitories, offices, and equipment storage units.

Eighty per cent (Sh21.6 million) of the budget was directed toward infrastructure, while the remaining 20 percent (Sh5.4 million) catered for firefighting tools, rescue equipment, and protective gear.

Chief Officer of the Service Delivery Unit, Julie Waweru stated that the station would benefit from the deployment of one of the four newly acquired fire engines which had been purchased by the Kiambu County Government. 

Each engine has a 10,000-litre capacity and is equipped with advanced features such as floodlights and hydraulic ladders.

She stated that the project reflects the county’s commitment to safety, dignity, and timely service delivery across every corner of Kiambu.

Previously, Limuru relied on a single 4,500-litre fire engine, which served both Limuru and Lari Sub-Counties with only 10 personnel.

Mary Njeri, a trader at Limuru market welcomed the development, acknowledging the vulnerability they have endured in the past due to delayed fire response.

She remarked that the new station had brought relief, noting that previous delays had resulted in significant losses of property and livelihoods.

The project, nearing final installation and staffing, is expected to drastically reduce emergency response times and ensure rapid action in the event of fires, road accidents, or other emergency disasters.