Shock as mother and baby die in mysterious fire

Jacinta Nzilani, a relative of the deceased, is overcome with grief at the home in Nakuru County. [Daniel Chege, Standard]

A woman and her six-month-old baby died in a mysterious fire in Mwariki Estate, Nakuru County yesterday. Kaptembwo Police Commander Samson Gathuku said the incident occurred at around noon and investigations have started.

“We can only confirm that a mother and her child have lost their lives and further investigations will be done and a full report issued,” he said.