Kitale Horror: 5-Year-Old Rescued After Enduring Starvation and Bites from Cruel Grandmother
- A five-year-old Kitale boy was reportedly starved, bitten, and beaten by the very woman who was meant to protect him
- Neighbours couldn’t bear the screams any longer and intervened, uncovering a heartbreaking case of alleged abuse hidden behind closed doors
- With the cruel granny behind bars, police are now searching for the boy’s mother, who is likely unaware of the nightmare her son has been living
Kitale – A disturbing case of child mistreatment has come to light in Mitume, where a five-year-old boy was rescued from the hands of his grandmother after reportedly enduring severe physical abuse and neglect.
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The boy, whose name is being withheld for his protection, was taken into custody by local authorities after concerned neighbours intervened and reported the ongoing mistreatment.
Kitale boy subjected to beatings by grandma
Viola Nekesa told TUKO.co.ke that in the case filed under OB 66/25/7/2025, the child had been subjected to daily beatings, starvation, and inhumane acts of cruelty.
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These include severe human bite wounds, some of which are reportedly concentrated around his nether area.
The woman alleged to be behind the abuse, identified as Beatrice Asembe, is currently being held at Kitale Police Station as investigations continue.
Details indicate that the child’s mother, Pauline Asembe, is working in Nairobi as a house help.
How was Kitale boy surviving?
She had entrusted her son to her own mother’s care in Kitale while she sought employment to provide for him.
However, it appears that trust has been gravely betrayed.
“The boy looked starved and traumatised. He was only eating when kind neighbours offered him food,” said one of the residents who helped rescue the child. “We caught the grandmother in the act today and couldn’t keep quiet anymore.”
Police and child welfare officers are now working to ensure the boy receives immediate medical attention and psychological support.
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Social media reactions
Authorities are also appealing to the public to help locate the child’s mother, Pauline, who may still be unaware of the horrors her son has endured.
Shocking photos of the boy’s injuries surfaced online, sparking public outrage.
Robert Wanjala Musuya
"Leo nlikua kitale police station, niliona huyo grandmother na mtoto kwa macho yngu wakenya tu help huyo mtoto."
Chirchir Ednah
"Grandmother from hell. The boy is so innocent. How is he disturbing the grandma?"
Victor Vkta
"I always pray to God to grant me more life to raise my kids until they are adults."
Anyone with information about Pauline's whereabouts is urged to report to the nearest police station or contact Kitale police directly.
Kimilili boy rescued from cruel father
In an almost similar story, a young boy from Kimilili is recovering after being rescued from his violent father.
The youngster had been taken away from his mother by his father when she tried to run away from the abusive marriage in a desperate attempt to protect her child.
Police and members of the public sprang into action after public outrage and took the boy to the hospital, while the father was arrested.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
