Burial of 7 people killed in house fire in Embu ongoing

The seven family members died on October 2 after a fire burnt down their house.

In Summary

•Those who died include; a husband, wife, their three children and two grandchildren.

•They succumbed after their three-bedroom timber house caught fire

by BENJAMIN NYAGA
InPictures
11 October 2022 - 13:49
The seven family members died after their house was burned down.
The seven family members died after their house was burned down.
Image: BENJAMIN NYAGA

The seven family members who were killed in a house fire in Ngimari in Embu County will be buried on Tuesday.

The funeral service is currently ongoing at Gichiche primary school in Runyenjes.

Among the leaders present include Embu Senator Alexander Mundigi, Woman representative Pamela Njoki, Runyenjes MP Erick Muchangi Karemba, Central MCA Edwin Kamuti and Kagaari North MCA Johnson Muchangi.

The seven family members died on October 2 after a fire burnt down their house.

Those who died include; a husband, wife, their three children and two grandchildren.

Joel Njeru Kariuki died after their house was burned down.
Joel Njeru Kariuki died after their house was burned down.
Maryann Murugi Kariuki died after their house was burned down.
Maryann Murugi Kariuki died after their house was burned down.
Image: Benjamin Nyaga
Post a comment
WATCH: The latest videos from the Star
by BENJAMIN NYAGA
InPictures
11 October 2022 - 13:49

Most Popular

  1. [PHOTOS] DP Gachagua meets mechanics from Kariokor

    1h ago InPictures

  2. [PHOTOS] Flood situation in Nairobi CBD, Wednesday evening

    4h ago InPictures

  3. Rescue operation on after heavy rains in Athi River

    5h ago InPictures

  4. Kasarani residents manoeuvre flooded roads to access homes

    6h ago InPictures

  5. [PHOTOS] Ruto opens Jumbo Africa Auto Auction in Naivasha

    8h ago InPictures

Latest Videos

  2. Aerial surveillance deployed in Machakos as tens are rescued in ...

  3. Aerial surveillance deployed in Machakos as tens are rescued in ...