41-year-old James Nyaga died after an inferno razed his house in Mirichi village, located in Njuki-ini, Gichugu Constituency.
Police said the matter was reported by family members led by his mother Margaret Wakarii.
“The deceased was burnt beyond recognition as efforts to put out the fire bore no fruit,” the family said.
Further reports point to domestic issues between the deceased and his estranged wife who is said to have left her matrimonial home after a disagreement.
The body of the deceased was taken to Kerugoya Hospital mortuary as investigations continue.
