A wave of grief swept through Muthiga Village in Ndaragwa, Nyandarua County, as four young siblings killed in a house fire were laid to rest in one grave.
The burial took place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, bringing together relatives, local leaders and residents mourning the devastating loss.
The children died after a fire engulfed their family’s timber house in Muhindi Estate, Gatimu Ward, Ol Joro Orok Constituency, on Sunday, October 25.
Four Children Die in House Fire
The victims were identified in media reports as Stephen Wahome, Joseph Mwangi, Liam Thiong’o, also known as Polycap, and Angel Annah Mumbi.
Their reported ages ranged from approximately 18 months to nine years, although published accounts differ on some details.
The deaths left one family grieving four children at once. The tragedy also deeply affected residents who gathered to support the family during the burial.
Fire Broke Out While Parents Attended Church
Reports indicate that the fire started at around 1:15 pm while the children’s parents were attending a church service. Neighbours reportedly noticed smoke and alerted the family. However, the children could not be rescued before the fire consumed the house.
Firefighters from Nyahururu responded and contained the blaze, but the four siblings died. According to preliminary reports, investigators found that the house had been locked from the outside. Authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Police Investigate Circumstances of Tragedy
Police investigations are expected to establish what caused the fire and why the house was reportedly locked. Media reports have indicated that the parents were persons of interest as investigators sought to establish the sequence of events.
However, that status does not establish responsibility for the children’s deaths. The findings of the investigation will be important in determining what happened.
Ndaragwa Community Mourns the Siblings
The burial brought together a grieving community to honour the four children and stand with their family. Residents continue to grapple with the loss, while the circumstances surrounding the fire have raised questions about child safety and emergency response.
As the family begins to cope with the tragedy, the investigation remains crucial to establishing the facts and answering questions surrounding the deaths.
