In a shocking incident that occurred on Wednesday July 10, 2024 at night in the Ngurubani area of Mwea, Kirinyaga County, a stepmother threw her seven-year-old stepson into Thiba River.

According to Faith Wanjiru, a Soweto village elder, the suspect approached the Thiba River bridge, held the boy’s hand, and then threw him into the water before fleeing the scene

Residents who witnessed the incident from across the road had difficulty helping the boy, who was crying out for help from his stepmother.

As reported by John Kinyua, a witness, the boy thought his stepmother was taking him to a local hotel for supper.

The boy’s father, Dennis Musili, arrived immediately after being called by the residents. He had left the boy with his stepmother and provided her with money to buy supper.

Musili, who married the stepmother two years ago after separating from his wife, expressed his bewilderment at her actions, saying, “I wonder why she wanted to kill the boy by throwing him into river Thiba.”

The boy, who is in Grade 2, was rescued and taken to a local private hospital and is now out of danger.

Faith Wanjiru, the village elder, stated, “We have taken the boy to a local private hospital and he is out of danger, I will go with the boy at my house as I have no children as police continue looking for the woman”.

The authorities are searching for the stepmother, to ensure she is charged in court.