The arsonists who appeared well coordinated engaged police in running battles before they were overpowered.
Two women have been lynched and three of their houses set ablaze in Nyamira South sub-county over witchcraft claims.
Ms Pauline Marinda Mogambi, 95, and her daughter Mary Mogambi, 40, were rounded up and set on fire on Saturday at around 4pm by residents of Omokonge village in Bomabacho location.
