In a tragic incident on March 27th, a middle-aged man lost his life in Kitengela after lighting himself on fire inside his home. Neighbors reported seeing smoke emerge from the residence before emergency services were contacted. Upon arriving at the scene, firefighters and police encountered a fully engulfed structure and worked swiftly to extinguish the flames. Tragically, the homeowner was found deceased, having succumbed to burns.
The man, well-known locally, had purportedly been embroiled in a dispute with his wife prior to the event. Initial probes suggest he dismissed domestic staff and was alone in the house when the fire commenced. Further details on the nature of the marital issues are still emerging. The wife and their two children were safely away from the property at the time of occurrence. Isinya Sub-County Commander Patrick Manyasi stated that though initial analysis points to suicide, a comprehensive investigation is underway to ascertain full context and motives.
The remains have been transported to the Kitengela mortuary for examination, with the full cooperation of authorities. Sympathies go out to those grieving the heartbreaking loss of life under these tragic circumstances. As detectives continue their work, the focus now is on supporting all impacted as they come to terms with the aftermath of this gut-wrenching incident and work toward prevention in the future.
