Kitui Man Sustains Serious Injuries After House Catches Fire While He Was Asleep

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• Police in Mbooni, Makueni County investigating a house fire incident in Miau village.

• Kieti Kivindyo, 42, suffered serious injuries after his house caught fire on Friday night while he was sleeping.

• Neighbors rescued Kivindyo and rushed him to Makueni Referral Hospital.

• Due to the severity of his burns, Kivindyo was later transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital for further treatment.

• The investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the fire and circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Authorities in Mbooni, Makueni County, are actively investigating a distressing incident that unfolded in Miau village on Friday night, where a 42-year-old man named Kieti Kivindyo suffered severe injuries after his residence was engulfed in flames.

Kivindyo, who was asleep at the time of the incident, lost consciousness as his house became consumed by the fire. 

Swift action from vigilant neighbors resulted in his rescue, and he was promptly transported to Makueni Referral Hospital for immediate medical attention.

Unfortunately, the extent of Kivindyo's injuries required more specialized care, leading to his subsequent transfer to Kenyatta National Hospital. 

Medical professionals in Makueni concluded that he had sustained severe burns, necessitating the need for advanced treatment at a higher-level medical facility.

As the investigation unfolds, authorities are working to determine the cause of the fire and any possible contributing factors to this unfortunate incident. 

The victim's transfer to a tertiary care hospital emphasizes the gravity of his injuries and the urgency of providing him with the best possible medical assistance.