Homa Bay Tragedy: Mother Kills Two Children and Herself Over Polygamy Dispute
A 30-year-old woman in Homa Bay County, Kenya allegedly set her home on fire, killing her two youngest children and then herself. Neighbours raised the alarm after seeing heavy smoke and discovering her body outside the locked house. Before the blaze, she reportedly locked her four children inside. Two older children were rescued and are receiving treatment in hospital. The victims, a three-year-old girl and a one-year-old boy, were burnt beyond recognition. Neighbours say the tragic act followed weeks of marital tension after her husband expressed plans to marry a second wife. They believe she was devastated by the prospect of entering a polygamous marriage. The community is in shock. One resident urged couples to resolve disputes peacefully to protect innocent children from suffering the consequences of unresolved conflicts.
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