Police in Kisumu East Sub County are investigating a heartbreaking incident where a woman and her three children died in a house fire in Manyatta, along the Kisumu-Nairobi highway.
According to reports, the suspected arsonist allegedly locked the door from outside and used petrol to set fire to the Mabati structure around 2 am.
The fire spread quickly and also engulfed ten nearby houses, causing residents to lose all their belongings despite efforts by the Kisumu fire department to put out the flames.
This morning, distressed neighbors recounted what happened, suggesting a possible motive linked to a love triangle.
The victims, including the mother who sold vegetables at Nyamasaria market, and her children, suffered severe burns and were unrecognizable.
It was revealed that the suspect had previously attempted to set fire to the woman’s house last year, adding a troubling history to the tragic incident.
James Odondo, the chief of Manyatta A location, confirmed the details and stated that the bodies of the four victims have been taken to the JOOTRH morgue for further examination and investigation.
The community is in shock and mourning over the loss of four lives in such a horrific manner.
Authorities are working diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding the fire and bring justice to those affected by this devastating event.
The incident has highlighted concerns about safety and security in the neighborhood, prompting calls for greater vigilance and support for affected families.
As investigations continue, neighbors and relatives are gathering to support each other and remember the lives lost in this tragic fire.
The local authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist in the investigation and ensure such a tragedy does not happen again.
