- Two innocent children, too young to understand conflict or fear, lost their lives in a devastating fire sparked by a domestic dispute
- It all started when a man allegedly entered the one-room house, locked the door from inside, and set it on fire
- The two young girls, Blessing Mutheo, six, and Shine Mutheu, aged one and a half, will be buried on Saturday, April 25, in Mwingi
Residents of Huruma in Nairobi are reeling from a devastating early morning fire that claimed the lives of three people, including two young children, in what police describe as a tragic escalation of a domestic dispute.
Source: Facebook
The incident occurred on Monday, April 20, shortly after midnight in the Mbuthia area, when a neighbour raised the alarm at around 12 am.
Huruma disagreement that turned fatal
By the time police arrived, a small one-room home had already been engulfed in flames, leaving behind a scene of loss that has shaken the close-knit community.
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According to police, a man is believed to have entered the house, locked the door from inside, and engaged in a violent altercation with his wife.
Her cries for help pierced the quiet of the night, drawing neighbours who gathered anxiously outside, desperate to intervene.
Sharing the news on social media, a family member identified as Sheila Bonzo disclosed that as tensions mounted and residents attempted to force their way in, the situation took a fatal turn.
How Huruma kids died
The man allegedly opened a gas cylinder and ignited it, triggering a fire that spread rapidly through the confined space.
Despite the efforts of neighbours to contain the blaze, it was too late for some. Two children and a 26-year-old woman died, with authorities citing suspected gas inhalation and severe burn injuries as the cause.
The man and his wife survived but sustained serious burns. They were initially rushed to MSF Hospital before being transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) for specialised treatment, where they remain under care.
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The bodies of the deceased were taken to Nairobi City Mortuary, where post-mortem examinations are expected to be conducted.
Source: UGC
When will Huruma fire kids be buried?
In the days following the tragedy, messages of grief and remembrance have begun to surface.
In a heartfelt post shared online, Sheila announced the burial arrangements for two young girls, Blessing Mutheo, six, and Shine Mutheu, aged one and a half.
“The burial ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at our home in Muono Village, Waita, Mwingi Sub-County,” she wrote.
Sheila requested that members of the public keep her and the entire family in their prayers as they go through the painful loss.
Kajiado woman killed by boyfriend
In another domestic dispute in Kajiado, a family in Namanga has been thrown into mourning following the brutal murder of their 18-year-old daughter.
A police report indicated that Samande Sikambe was murdered by her boyfriend, aged 23, following a heated disagreement.
Preliminary investigations showed that Sikambe’s boyfriend stabbed her on the left side of the ribs using a sword on the night of Monday, April 20, at around 9:15 pm.
Source: NgGossips
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