A tragic fire broke out in a home located in Tororo Cement Industry Central Cell, Ticaf Ward, Osukuru Town Council, resulting in the deaths of a mother, Jane Kisakya, 25, and her two children, Peter Kaliwako, 3, and Precious Kaliwako, 2.
The fire, believed to have been sparked by petrol stored in the house, destroyed the home on Thursday night. The three family members were burned beyond recognition.
According to a neighbor, Bernard Woniala, the fire began while Kisakya was cooking inside her rented room. Neighbors attempted to rescue the family but were delayed due to the door being locked from inside.
By the time they managed to break in, the family had already succumbed to suffocation and the flames.
Kisakya had been living alone following a domestic dispute with her husband, Ben Kaliwako.
Village chairperson, Kefa Othieno, expressed condolences to the family and urged residents to avoid storing petrol in their homes. He emphasized the importance of learning from the incident to prevent future tragedies.
Area LCIII councillor, Michael Ayeli Ayeet, encouraged residents to practice neighborhood watch to increase vigilance within the community.
Stanislaus Ofwono Toto, the Town Council LCIII chairperson, called on landlords to provide designated cooking spaces for tenants to prevent similar incidents.
Police spokesperson for the Bukedi South region, Moses Mugwe, confirmed the event and stated that an investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.