This archive report was first published on 24 November 2019.
On Sunday morning, a devastating fire swept through a home in Makueni County, claiming the lives of four family members in a suspected arson attack.
According to Makueni Police boss Joseph Ole Napeiyan, one suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident.
The victims, Regina Mueni, 49, her 27-year-old daughter Faith Mangeli, and granddaughters Angel Masava, 5, and Amelia Masava, 2, were sleeping when their house at Nyunzu market was set on fire by unknown persons.
One survivor, Monica Matolo, 75, is currently receiving treatment at Makueni County Referral Hospital with serious burns.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, with Makueni County Commissioner Maalim Mohammed confirming that a hunt for the perpetrators is underway.
Police believe the incident was an arson attack due to the strong smell of petrol at the scene, with Makueni Sub-county Police Commander Timothy Maina stating, 'It is suspected that the cause of the fire is petrol brought by unknown persons as the room had a strong petrol smell.'
Reports indicate that Regina Mueni was embroiled in a land dispute with her brothers, who are suspected to be behind the incident.
