The man who burned nine family members to death shocked many after going down on his knees to pray to God shortly after the incident. He had earlier returned to Nairobi after the attack that happened in Siaya County.
Police identified the suspect as Christopher Okello Owino, who was later arrested in Kibra while having supper with his children. His wife had already been arrested in Sigomere after officers found petrol containers believed to have been used in the arson.
Locals said the man had lied that he was at his rural home during the fire, but this was later proven false. Investigators received information that helped them trace him in Nairobi.
Soon after the house was set on fire, villagers attacked and burned his rural home in anger. Reports later showed that he hosted a prayer session at his Kibra home not long after this revenge attack.
Detectives are still analyzing his phones to find more information about possible accomplices. It is suspected that he might have paid others to help him execute the deadly attack.
The victims included a man, his wife, and their seven children who all died inside the burning house. There were no survivors in the tragedy, which happened in the early hours of the morning.
The arrest of the man who burned nine family members to death has helped police make progress in their investigations. Authorities are now working closely between Nairobi and Ugunja officers to finalize the case.
His act of kneeling to pray shocked many, considering the gravity of what had happened. Witnesses said he showed no sign of panic or fear when arrested.
His sudden travel from Nairobi to Siaya days before the fire raised questions among people who knew him. The police are using this detail to try and understand how the attack was planned.
The case has drawn national attention as more people call for justice for the victims. Investigations are still ongoing as the family and community await answers.
