Nairobi man, 21, threatens to murder mother over delayed supper, sets her house on fire

A man in Njiru will have his case of threatening to kill his mother for not serving him food on time proceed to hearing on April 3, 2026. This was after he denied the charges. 

Samuel Muchangi, 21, allegedly issued death threats to his mother Catherine Wawira at her home in Njiru sub-county on October 3. Muchangi is also facing charges of malicious damage to property. 

That day, Muchangi reportedly returned home at around 6pm and demanded supper, but his mother told him the food was not ready.

In response, Muchangi went berserk and threatened to his kill his mother, a threat which led to a confrontation. Wawira, however, managed to escape unhurt to her neighbour’s home. 

The accused then seized the opportunity to set the house on the fire.

His mother raised the alarm and the accused fled when neighbours rushed to help put out the fire. A bed, a mattress, three blankets, a chair, a table and utensils all valued at Sh50,000 belonging to his mother were reduced to ashes. 

The man was later arrested and taken to court.

He appeared before Chief Magistrate Kennedy Bindali of Makadara law courts who granted him a bond of Sh80,000 and an alternative cash bail of Sh30, 000.
Hearing of the case starts on April 3 next year.