The National Disaster Management Unit Deputy Director Pius Masai said they fear the toll from Sunday's fire that affected 6,000 families, might rise.
Multi-agencies were still combing the scene in efforts to know more about the fire that broke out in Lang'ata's Kijiji slum around 9 p.m. on Sunday, Xinhua news agency reported.
"We appeal to anyone missing a family member to report to Lang'ata police station or at the command post," he said, adding that one of the deceased had been identified.
The fierce flames, sparked by a short-circuit, tore through hundreds of the closely built structures, leaving thousands of residents with huge losses.
Masai also appealed for donation of food and non-food items. The affected people were camping at a school and there was a threat of an outbreak of disease.
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