The incident occurred on Monday, April 20, shortly after midnight in the Mbuthia area, when a neighbour raised the alarm at around 12 am.
By the time police arrived, a small one-room home had already been engulfed in flames, leaving behind a scene of loss that has shaken the close-knit community.
According to police, a man is believed to have entered the house, locked the door from inside, and engaged in a violent altercation with his wife.
Her cries for help pierced the quiet of the night, drawing neighbours who gathered anxiously outside, desperate to intervene.
Sharing the news on social media, a family member identified as Sheila Bonzo disclosed that as tensions mounted and residents attempted to force their way in, the situation took a fatal turn.
The man allegedly opened a gas cylinder and ignited it, triggering a fire that spread rapidly through the confined space. Despite the efforts of neighbours to contain the blaze, it was too late for some.
Two children and a 26-year-old woman died, with authorities citing suspected gas inhalation and severe burn injuries as the cause.
The man and his wife survived but sustained serious burns. They were initially rushed to MSF Hospital before being transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital for specialised treatment, where they remain under care.
The bodies of the deceased were taken to Nairobi City Mortuary, where post-mortem examinations are expected to be conducted. In the days following the tragedy, messages of grief and remembrance have begun to surface.
In a heartfelt post shared online, Sheila announced the burial arrangements for two young girls, Blessing Mutheo, six, and Shine Mutheu, aged one and a half.
"The burial ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at our home in Muono Village, Waita, Mwingi Sub-County," she wrote.
Sheila requested that members of the public keep her and the entire family in their prayers as they go through the painful loss.
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