A tragic incident occurred in Homa Bay County when a 30-year-old woman, Veronica Akoth, allegedly set her home on fire, killing two of her children and leaving two others critically injured.

Neighbours reported that Veronica locked her four children inside the house on the morning of May 31, shortly after her husband and mother-in-law had left for church.The children who died were a three-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son, while the surviving children were rushed to hospital for treatment.The incident reportedly followed ongoing marital disputes, with neighbours noting that the couple had argued the previous night.Veronica was allegedly distressed after her husband expressed intentions to marry a second wife, which may have triggered the act.

Neighbours described the scene as shocking, with some witnessing smoke and attempting to rescue the children before discovering Veronica had already died.The community has expressed grief and concern over the impact of marital conflicts on innocent children.Authorities are investigating the case, and locals are urging couples to seek peaceful resolutions to disagreements to avoid such tragedies.Household items were also destroyed in the fire, compounding the family’s losses.