Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - In an extreme case of parental cruelty, police in Ndhiwa, Homa Bay County, have arrested a couple accused of burning their seven-year-old son after he allegedly stole and ate fish from their kitchen.
The disturbing incident occurred in Ramoya village, Kajwang’
Sub-Location.
The Grade Three pupil reportedly suffered severe burns on
his hands after his parents allegedly punished him using molten plastic.
The arrest was made on Monday evening after alarmed
neighbours reported the child’s injuries to local authorities.
Kajwang’ Assistant Chief, Enos Nyawade, who led the
operation, described the abuse as horrifying.
“We established that the mother set plastic bags on fire and
forced the child to hold his hands under the dripping molten plastic,” Nyawade
said.
Before this, the child’s father allegedly compelled him to
eat the entire fish he was accused of stealing, worsening the traumatic ordeal.
Ndhiwa Sub-County Police Commander John Losia confirmed the
couple’s arrest.
The suspects are being held at Ndhiwa Police Station and are
expected to face joint charges related to assault and child abuse.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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