- Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko shared the video on his X app account, which has since amplified public anger. As of now, the suspects have not been arrested, and an investigation is set to begin to uncover the reasons behind the boy's injuries.
A disturbing viral video depicting child abuse has ignited outrage among many Kenyans. According to the former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, the suspects are Edwin and Denis Asabo, from Budalangi constituency in the Bunyala South location. The two were captured on film committing acts of violence against a young boy.
In the video, the boy is seen lying on the floor, where he is brutally struck with a bare fist, bleeding profusely and crying in agony. He is also strangled and repeatedly hit with a large stick. One of the suspects can be heard encouraging the other to continue the assault.
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko shared the video on his X app account, which has since amplified public anger. As of now, the suspects have not been arrested, and an investigation is set to begin to uncover the reasons behind the boy's injuries.
According to the Constitution of Kenya, under the Children Act, any individual with parental responsibility who willfully assaults or neglects a child commits an offense. The law stipulates that such actions can result in a fine of up to 200,000 shillings or imprisonment for up to five years, or both. The severity of the abuse depicted in the video raises significant concerns about the enforcement of these laws.
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