A family in Kimatisio Village, Nyongores Ward, Chepalungu Constituency in Bomet County has been thrown into a mourning state after three children died in a fire tragedy.
The news was broken by various leaders in the county, who confirmed that the children who died on Thursday, July 1, 2026, were between six and seven years old.
Bomet senator breaks news
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of three innocent children, a 7-year-old and two 6-year-old twins who lost their lives after a fire consumed the kitchen where they were sleeping at Kimatisio Village, Nyongores Ward, Chepalungu Constituency,” Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei stated in a post on his social media pages.
“My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved family, relatives, friends, and the entire Kimatisio community during this painful and unimaginable time. No words can truly ease the pain of losing young lives in such a tragic manner.”
“We stand with you in this moment of immense grief and sorrow, and we will support you as you come to terms with this painful loss. May God grant you strength, comfort, and peace, and may the souls of the departed children rest in eternal peace,” he added.
Isaac Ruto mourns
First Bomet governor Isaac Rutto also joined the leaders who mourned the loss of the children in the fire tragedy.
“I have learnt with a heavy heart of the devastating fire tragedy that claimed the lives of three innocent young children, a seven-year-old and twins aged 6, at Kimatisio in Chepalungu,” Bomet said.
“This heartbreaking loss has deeply saddened us all, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the entire community following this unimaginable tragedy.”
Linet Toto sends condolences
The county’s Woman Representative Linet Chepkorir also sent his condolences after the inferno killed the victims.
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic fire incident in Kimatisio Village, Nyongores Ward, Chepalungu, which claimed the lives of three innocent children—a 7-year-old and 6-year-old twins,” she said.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and the entire community during this difficult time. May God grant you strength and comfort as you mourn this painful loss. May the souls of the departed children rest in eternal peace.”
Chepalungu MP’s message of condolence
“I have received the sad news of the demise of three innocent souls this morning after they lost their lives when fire consumed the kitchen they were spending the night in at Kimatisio, Nyangores Ward, Chepalungu Constituency,” MP Victor Kipngetich Koech said.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family during this time of immense loss. Losing such young and promising children, 7-year-old and 6-year-old twins, is truly painful and devastating. May God be with the family as they overcome this loss. We shall stand together with them during this hard time.”
