Siblings killed in Umoja III house fire

Two siblings were killed on Thursday night after a fire erupted in Nairobi's Umoja III area.

Reports indicate that the minors had been left alone in their house by their mother prior to the incident, which authorities suspect was started by a candle that was illuminating the house.

The fire was extinguished thanks to the combined efforts of the Nairobi Fire Brigade and local residents.

The bodies of the minors have been moved to a local mortuary for storage as investigations into the incident continue.