A woman, her daughter and two grandchildren were burned to death on Sunday after suspected arsonists set their house on fire in Nyunzu market, Makueni County.
Ms Regina Mueni, 49, succumbed to burn injuries she sustained in the 4 am incident which also claimed the lives of her daughter Faith Mangeli, 27, and granddaughters Angel Masava, 5, and Amelia Masava, 2.
Ms Mueni’s mother, Monica Matolo, 75, sustained slight burns and was rushed to Makueni County Referral Hospital for treatment.
Hours after the attack furniture and household items of unknown value were still burning.
“This is a clear case of arson, there was a strong smell of petrol on the smouldering debris,” Makueni County Commissioner, Mohammed Maalim said.
Neighbours told the Nation that Ms Mangeli and her daughters had just travelled to her mother’s place.
