Education Officer and Daughter Perish in Fire Incident

Cheruiyot, who was an education officer serving in Chemosot Ward, Bureti Sub-county, was well known in the area, and her death has sent shockwaves through the local community...

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A tragic fire incident in Poiwek village, Kericho County, claimed the lives of 42-year-old Jackline Cheruiyot, an education officer, and her eight-year-old daughter on Sunday night. This tragedy comes amidst a reported increase in fire incidents in the area, prompting police investigations.

The fire broke out in Jackline Cheruiyot's home, with rescuers forced to abandon attempts due to a gas cylinder explosion.
In a separate incident in Ngecherok village, a family lost a seven-bedroom house and two vehicles, with estimated losses of about KSh5 million.
Kericho County Police Commander James Ngetich confirmed investigations into both incidents and urged appliance safety.

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