A 40-year-old man was arrested after allegedly setting his parents’ house on fire in the Thunguma area of Nyeri County following a disagreement with his mother over KSh 100.

According to residents and police, the man approached his mother at their home to request the money.
She refused, and an argument erupted, attracting family and neighbours. The confrontation escalated, ultimately leading to the destruction of the house.
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Witnesses said the man left after the disagreement and returned carrying an object. It was suspected to have been used to start the fire. Soon after, flames engulfed the house, forcing his parents and others to flee. No injuries were reported, but household items were destroyed.
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Neighbours rushed to the scene and attempted to contain the fire, but the flames had already spread through most of the structure.
The house was eventually reduced to ashes before firefighters or other emergency responders could arrive. Residents described the incident as sudden and distressing, noting that the parents were left without shelter after the fire.
Local authorities were alerted, and police officers from the area responded to the scene. The suspect was arrested shortly after the incident and taken into custody for questioning.
Police confirmed that investigations had been launched to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the fire and to determine whether any additional charges may be filed.
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The parents provided statements to the police as part of the ongoing investigation. Officers also documented the damage caused and collected information from neighbours who witnessed the incident.
The suspect is expected to be arraigned in court once the investigations are complete.
The incident has drawn attention within the Thunguma area, with residents gathering at the scene as police conducted their inquiries.Authorities have urged the public to seek peaceful ways to resolve domestic disagreements and to report any threats or conflicts promptly to prevent similar incidents.
The case remains under investigation as police continue to compile evidence related to the alleged arson.