A one-year-seven-month-old baby girl has died after a solar battery exploded setting a house on fire in Nyimba District.
The incident occurred yesterday, 19th October 2026, around 16:00 hours at Kampala Village, Chief Ndake.
Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba has confirmed to Diamond News.
Brief facts indicate that the mother, Illess Mwanza, left the baby locked inside the house while charging a Sun King Solar battery.
The battery exploded, causing the house to catch fire.
Neighbours forced the door open and rescued the juvenile, identified as Given Banda, who had sustained multiple burn wounds.
She was rushed to Nyimba District Hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Police have opened an inquiry file.
No foul play is suspected. The body is in the mortuary pending burial.
BY Samuel Khwawe
