Arson attack Stories

Mother, four children killed in suspected love triangle arson attack in Isiolo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 16, 2025

Angry residents hunted down the suspected arsonist, lynched her and burned her house, located just a few metres from the scene of the initial fire.

Two Gachagua allies, 34 others charged over attacks on government offices in Kikuyu, Matuu
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 10, 2025

In addition to terrorism charges, the accused also face counts of arson and, in the alternative, malicious damage to property.

Worshippers trapped and killed in Mosque arson attack in Nigeria
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 16, 2024

Residents reported hearing screams as the trapped worshippers struggled to open the locked doors. Neighbours rushed to help after hearing an explosion...

Saving time and costs: Kenyan nurses no longer need to travel for VUE exams
Amina Wako  |  Jan 16, 2024

Nurses in the country are breathing a sigh of relief with the launching of the Pearson Virtual University Enterprises (VUE) Test Center in Nairobi.

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