Mr Saka Achimba is accused of attempting to kill his former lover Phanice Nyabaro, 27, and her sister Ruth Nyabaro, 17, by dousing them with petrol before setting them on fire on Saturday. Principal Magistrate Bernard Mararo allowed the police to continue holding Mr Saka Achimba for five more days as they conclude investigations. The police said they needed to record statements from the two women who are still recuperating at the Nakuru Level Five Hospital. AdvertisementThe court heard that the two, who sustained serious burns, were unable to record statements by Monday. PETROLRuth alleged that Mr Achimba had been threatening to kill Phanice who had broken up with him several weeks ago.

Source: Daily Nation December 30, 2019 16:18 UTC