A tragic fire incident early this morning in Kodhiambo village, Kochogo Location, Nyando Sub-county, has left a family and community in mourning after a three-year-old boy lost his life when their home was engulfed in flames.

The boy was in the house with his twin sister, who miraculously escaped the inferno unharmed. According to Kochogo North Assistant Chief Yvonne Awuor, the children had been left asleep after their mother left early for work at Ahero market.

“The cause of the fire remains unknown at this stage,” said Awuor, noting that despite quick intervention by neighbours, the blaze spread rapidly, destroying household belongings including mattresses.

Police officers from Ahero have retrieved the child’s body and launched investigations into the cause of the fire.

The heartbreaking incident has deeply shaken the local community, reigniting concerns over the safety of young children left alone at home due to economic pressures faced by many families.