Six injured as heavy rains cause wall to collapse on church in Kitale

Six people were injured after a perimeter wall collapsed on a church in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, following heavy rainfall.

The incident occurred on Saturday, August 8, 2026, while congregants were worshipping at Rama Messianic Fellowship in Trans Nzoia West Sub-County.

According to police, the wall belonged to Sper Break Hotel and collapsed onto the church compound, injuring six worshippers.

The injured worshippers were rushed to Dr Michuki Hospital, where five were treated and discharged in fair condition.

One was admitted to the hospital for further treatment.

The collapse also damaged church property, including 25 plastic chairs valued at Sh37,500, a tent worth Sh800,000 and electrical wiring valued at Sh25,000.

The total value of the damaged property was estimated at Sh862,500.

Police were informed of the incident at about 4:18pm as investigations into the cause of the wall collapse continued.

And three people, including a three-year-old child, sustained major burns after a one-bedroom rental house was set on fire in the Otogas area of Lower Savanna, Nairobi.

Police said the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, August 9, 2026, about three kilometres west of Soweto Police Station.

Officers who rushed to the scene found the house engulfed in flames with three people trapped inside.

With the help of members of the public, the occupants were rescued and rushed to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital with major burns.

Police said preliminary information gathered at the scene indicated that a man had disagreed with his wife before the fire broke out.

He is suspected of setting the house ablaze following the domestic dispute.

The fire was extinguished at about 2:50am, while household items of unknown value were destroyed.

The victims were awaiting referral to Kenyatta National Hospital for further treatment.

The scene was processed by Crime Scene Investigation officers from Kayole as investigations into the incident continued.