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Grief as nine family members killed in suspected arson are laid to rest

Emotions ran high as nine family members who perished after their house was burned in a suspected arson attack in Sigomre, Ugunja sub-county laid to rest.[Isaiah Gwengi]

Hundreds of mourners yesterday paid their last respects to the nine members of a family who perished in a brutal arson attack at Upanda village in Sigomre, Ugunja sub-county last week.

Richard Ouma (45), Jacinta (44), Loyce (17), Sheila (12), Meline (15), Davis (9), Brian (7), Leon (5) and Noela (6 months) died after their house was burnt down in a suspected longstanding land dispute.

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