This archive report was first published on 14 July 2021.
On July 14, 2021, a fire broke out at the Runda home of political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi, who had lived there for 27 years.
According to digital strategist Dennis Itumbi, Ngunyi was allegedly found by first responders in his car, drunk, as his house burned down.
Ngunyi took to social media, stating that the house caught fire at around 1:45 am.
Itumbi notified the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) about the incident and expressed concern for Ngunyi's safety, saying, “I can only pray that you suffer the least damage and be safe.”
Itumbi further claimed that Ngunyi was found in his car, drunk, just outside his home as the house burnt down.
First responders reportedly found Ngunyi miserably drunk and sleeping in his car, and he was eventually helped by nearby fire engines.
Later, Itumbi clashed with Ngunyi over how he made his announcement on social media regarding the incident.
Ngunyi confirmed that his house burned down, but disputed Itumbi's claim that he was drunk at the time, saying, “I note the attempt to tie in mischief, but I ignore. If you ever witness/suffer such tragedy, text real-time if you can, I will tweet before the 16th minute.”
