Police in Nakuru North have launched investigations into a tragic fire incident at Kihika estate that claimed the lives of a mother and her young child on the evening of January 17.
Nakuru North Police Commander, Lilies Wachira, confirmed the incident, stating that the woman was inside the house with her child when the fire broke out. According to preliminary accounts, the deceased had earlier sent away her other children before locking herself in with the youngest, raising suspicions that the fire may have been deliberately set.
Investigators revealed that the woman had quarreled with her mother the previous day after returning home late, a dispute that may have contributed to the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Neighbors reported seeing flames engulfing the house but were unable to rescue the victims due to the intensity of the blaze. The bodies were later retrieved and taken to a nearby mortuary as police continue with their inquiries.
Commander Wachira emphasized that the matter is being treated with utmost seriousness, noting that detectives are working to establish whether the incident was indeed a case of suicide or if other factors were involved.
The community has been left in shock, with local leaders urging residents to seek peaceful ways of resolving domestic disputes and to reach out for support during times of emotional distress.
