Wamuzi News Ke
A community in Kakamega County is reeling after the lifeless body of a two-year-old boy was discovered in a river days after his disappearance sparked frantic searches.The toddler vanished on September 3, prompting an immediate alarm in his family and neighbors.
On Sunday, three harrowing days later, his small body was pulled from the Nandamanyo River in Makuche village, within the Kambiri area of Shinyalu sub-county.The discovery has brought profound grief and a wave of urgent questions.
Police swiftly moved the child’s remains to the mortuary as investigators prepared for a post-mortem exam to determine the precise cause of death.Residents say the toddler was last seen playing near waterside vegetation before he disappeared. Many now fear that the watery expanse he was drawn into offered no escape.
Authorities are investigating how the child ended up in the river, exploring whether it was a tragic accident or something more sinister. The unfolding inquiry will cover whether there was neglect, a lapse in supervision, or circumstances beyond anyone’s control.
The episode underscores the fragile safety net around young children in rural settings, especially those living near rivers and other natural hazards. For now, a mother mourns, and a community searches for answers in the face of unspeakable loss.
