Grief has engulfed Tharuni village in Limuru after a nine-year-old boy from Rironi Primary School died when a fire razed their family home while the parents were away attending a funeral.
Limuru Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer Peter Alenga confirmed the incident, saying investigations into the cause of the fire have commenced.
He urged parents to remain vigilant and ensure the safety of their children during the holiday season.
Traders at the Limuru Bus Park in Kiambu are counting their losses after a fire destroyed several businesses early Thursday morning.
According to the victims, who recounted the ordeal, they were unable to salvage anything from the blaze that started at 4 a.m.
They expressed frustration, stating that efforts to contain the fire were hampered by the delayed arrival of the county fire engines.
“The engines arrived late, hence, their efforts served no purpose,” said the angry residents.
Many affected business owners are now urging the Kiambu County government to increase the emergency disaster fund to assist fire victims.
Fortunately, no fatalities were reported as investigations into the cause are underway.
Business activities in Limuru market came to a standstill on Thursday as traders protested the recurring issue of losing their donkeys to suspected illegal slaughter operations in Ndeiya Sub County, Limuru Constituency.
The agitated traders who heavily rely on the animal as a means of transport, condemned the business of donkey slaughtering in the area calling upon security agencies to intensify patrols to curb the alarming trend.
One of the businessmen identified as Yori Yori Mitumba called upon the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to scrutinize importers of goods to China suspected to be involved in donkey skin trade.
At least 10 donkeys have been reported stolen since Wednesday night, putting the animal at risk of becoming an endangered species.
Limuru market Coordinator John Maina condemned Ndeiya Police officers who thwarted efforts to nab a Toyota Probox vehicle suspected to be connected to illegal donkey slaughter business.
The traders are now calling upon Kiambu County Police Commander to launch investigation and interrogate Police officers from Ndeiya Police Station, whom they accuse of protecting the illegal business in the area.
Confirming the incident, Limuru Sub County Police Commander Philip Mwania assured that patrols will be enhanced.
He urged owners of the donkey within Limuru to remain vigilant and promptly report any cases suspected donkey theft.