Kakamega: Man miraculously survives after being tied to chair and house set on fire
By K24 Digital Reporter, October 28, 2025In a shocking turn of events in Lugari Sub-County, Kakamega County, a man has miraculously survived an attempted murder and arson attack on his home in the early hours of Monday, October 27, 2025.
Patrick Magunamu, a resident of Anjimbi Village in Marakusi Ward, was found alive inside his burnt house despite being tied up and left to die by unknown assailants.
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According to witnesses, the attackers stormed Magunamu’s home at around 2:00 am, tied his hands, feet, and mouth, and set the house ablaze before fleeing into the night.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, though preliminary reports suggest it could be linked to a personal dispute.
Walter Isagi, a close friend who discovered the victim, said he was in disbelief upon finding Magunamu tied to a chair while flames engulfed most of the house.
“I couldn’t believe he was still alive. The fire had consumed almost everything,” Isagi told reporters.
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Terrifying ordeal
Magunamu, still shaken, narrated the terrifying ordeal, saying the attackers attempted to strangle him before binding him. He claimed one of the assailants had been hiding under his bed before launching the assault.
“They wanted to kill me. I thank God I’m alive,” he said.
Demand for probe
Residents of Anjimbi Village have condemned the incident, expressing outrage and demanding swift justice. Some locals claim that the attack may have stemmed from a feud between Magunamu and a friend over a woman.
According to residents, cases of men clashing over romantic relationships are reportedly on the rise in the area. They claim that many such confrontations involve close friends who turn violent in attempts to scare away perceived rivals.
“Many young men suffer in silence. Some of these incidents go unreported,” said one villager.
Community members have called upon police to investigate and bring the culprits to book. Others urged women in the area to remain faithful to their partners to help curb such conflicts. Luckily Magunamu was not hurt, though he is afraid the assailants might come back to hurt him. Police have launched investigations into the incident, while Magunamu continues to recover from the traumatic experience.