Property of unknown value destroyed after a man set a house on fire following a disagreement with his ex-wife at Shauri slums in Embu on May 24, 2021 [Muriithi Mugo, Standard]A domestic squabble between a man and his ex-wife has left dozens of families at Shauri Moyo slum in Embu County counting losses. This is after their houses were burnt when Peterson Muriithi allegedly sprinkled petrol in his one-roomed house and set it ablaze on Sunday night. According to eyewitnesses, Murithi who had disagreements with his ex-wife decided to set their house ablaze but it spread to the entire slum. Embu West Sub-County Police Commander Nick Kipkorir said the suspect was first taken to Embu Level Five Hospital before he was taken to Embu Police Station. Embu County fire brigade and police contained the fire," said Kipkorir, adding that police had launched investigations to establish the motive.

Source: Standard Digital May 24, 2021 14:48 UTC