A family in Kamara, Nakuru,  is mourning the death of their 7-year-old boy who perished in a house inferno on New Year’s Eve.

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Witnesses said the boy had been locked in the house by his mother when the misfortune struck.

Area chief Joseph Korir confirmed the incident.

“She took the other children to her neighbor and locked the boy in the house before she left to usher in the New Year at a local pub,” Korir said.

Neighbours suspect the fire was caused by a candle that was left in the house.

The body of the minor was taken to Molo sub-county hospital.