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Originally published by Kenyanstop
January 8, 2026
23h ago
Panic as Form Three Student Dies in House Fire
Area residents are seeking answers on what happened, with fear gripping the area as police probe the incident that claimed the form three student...
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A form three student, Cliff Macharia, tragically died in a house fire at his aunt’s home in Kathataini village, Kirinyaga East. The incident is suspected by family and neighbors to have been caused by an electrical accident, possibly while he was tampering with lines due to mental health struggles.
- Macharia had recently been discharged from a hospital and was on medication for mental health issues.
- His uncle stated he was at his aunt's for care, and his father was supervising him on the night of the fire.
- The fire quickly became uncontrollable, and Macharia tragically suffocated inside, despite attempts to put out the blaze.
- This incident highlights Kenya's mental health crisis, with an estimated 1,576 suicide deaths recorded over four years, averaging about four deaths per day.
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