Seven family members were burnt to death at Ngimari in Embu on Sunday after their house caught fire.
Those who died include; a husband, wife, their three children and two grandchildren.
While confirming the incident, Embu East deputy county commissioner Jane Waruinge said the incident occurred on Sunday morning.
"We have not identified the cause of the fire but we have all our officers at the scene and the investigations are underway," she said.
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