Stranger than fiction as DEMONS burn down over 20 houses in Western Kenya

March 10th, 2017

Kenyans were stunned when a fire burned down 25 homes in Kaibei, Trans Nzoia county on Thursday, March 9.

What shocked most was the alleged cause of the fire as residents claimed evil spirits caused the fire that began at one house before spreading to 24 others, burning everything to ashes.

According to locals, the fire broke out because the owner of a jinni (evil spirit) had not offered their periodic sacrifices, thus angering them.

“We saw the ray literally jumping from one house to another. Any attempt to put it out caused it to replicate and snowball into a huge fire,” said James Taifa, one of those affected by the fire.


The spirits were said to be angry because their owner had not provided the periodically required sacrifices

According to the Daily Nation on Friday, March 10, other locals claimed the fire began at the house of the person who kept the spirit for protection against witchcraft and theft.

Area Deputy County Commissioner Peter Maina said the government had no capacity to solve such a problem and so, they were leaving it up to elders.


“We have no mandate over superstition. Let the elders determine the best way to deal with the matter,” said Maina.


James Taifa, one of those affected by the fire, said he saw what transpired, claiming it was caused by an angry jinni.

However, they will provide locals to rebuild their homes as Trans Nzoia Red Cross chairman Ronald Masindano said collection of food stuff and other items is underway to assist those affected.