Authorities have initiated investigations into the heartbreaking deaths of Peter Kimani Kuria and Mirriam Muthoni, a married couple from Rare village in Lari, who tragically perished in a house fire while they slept.
The incident has left their community in shock and mourning.
Preliminary reports suggest that the fire erupted during the night, engulfing the couple’s home in flames.
Neighbors, speaking on condition of anonymity, indicated that they suspected an electrical fault as the cause of the fire.
They noted that there had been frequent power outages in the area in the days leading up to the tragedy, raising concerns about the safety of electrical installations.
Benjamin Gatambia, a neighbor who was among the first responders at the scene, recounted the harrowing discovery.
“I heard screams and saw flames coming from their house. By the time we managed to get close, the fire had already spread,” he said.
Gatambia described finding Peter Kimani’s body severely burned inside what had been their bedroom.
Mirriam Muthoni’s body, he noted, was found near the main door, suggesting she had attempted to escape or seek help.
The bodies of Peter Kimani and Mirriam Muthoni were later transported to City Mortuary for post-mortem examinations and identification by their relatives.
Gitithia Location Chief, Samuel Kahoro, confirmed the incident and assured the public that investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the fire.
“We are working closely with the relevant authorities to establish what led to this tragic loss of life,” he stated.
Chief Kahoro also expressed his intention to collaborate with Kenya Power and Lighting Company to conduct a comprehensive audit of electrical installations in the area.
This audit aims to assess any potential risks posed by the electrical infrastructure to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Meanwhile, the community of Rare village is reeling from the loss of Peter Kimani and Mirriam Muthoni, who were described by neighbors as respected and loved members of the community.
They are anxiously awaiting further details from the ongoing investigation, hoping for clarity on the circumstances surrounding this devastating event that has shaken their close-knit neighborhood to its core.
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