3 Children Killed In Overnight Kabete House Fire
Three children were killed when a house fire destroyed their family home in Kahuho village, Kabete, Kiambu County.
Police said the fire started on Monday, March 3, in the afternoon.
The fire destroyed a residence where the three were staying, and the cause was a gas cylinder that exploded.
Police added that investigations are still ongoing.
#KENYA: 3 KIDS TRAGICALLY KILLED IN A HOUSE FIRE IN KAHUHO, KIAMBU COUNTY
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Three children tragically lost their lives in a house fire in Kahuho village, Kabete, Kiambu County.
The fire, which occurred on Monday afternoon, destroyed their family home.
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In another incident, a 93-year-old man died in a fire at his home in Ngecha, Limuru.
Police stated the man was alone at the time of the incident, and his remains were discovered long after the fire was extinguished.
Kabete police commander Anthony Mbogo verified the incident involving the youngsters and stated that they are investigating it.
He stated that the children were 14, five, and two. They were all siblings.
“We are investigating to know how it happened. This is the second such incident to kill children, which we deem tragic,” he said.
The fire spread swiftly, destroying two residential houses, and the situation was compounded by the fire engine’s delayed arrival.
Residents complained about the delay and demanded an explanation from the authorities. The children’s father stated that they attempted to save the victims’ lives but were unsuccessful.
“It was a gas cylinder explosion, and I tried to save my children, but I was unable to,” Mwangi told journalists at the scene.
He went on to say that people rushed in and did everything they could to put out the fire, but it was all for nothing.
The fire department arrived after it was too late because the children had died.
The bodies were taken to the morgue. Three additional youngsters were killed in a similar incident two weeks ago in the same location.
Police said they have yet to ascertain the cause of the fire while conducting an investigation.
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Meanwhile, a seven-year-old kid perished when he fell from a mango tree in Migwani, Kitui County.
Police claimed the youngster was climbing the tree to collect fruits when he slipped and fell to the ground.
He was transported to a local hospital and proclaimed dead upon arrival.
According to police, he had major back and head injuries. The body was taken to a nearby mortuary pending an autopsy.
3 Children Killed In Overnight Kabete House Fire
