Infant fighting for life after brutal assault by step father

A two year old boy recuperating at Narok County Hospital after he was assaulted by his step dad who left him with a broken limb. (Photo: Robert Kiplagat/Standard)

A two-year-old is admitted to the county referral hospital after he was allegedly beaten by his stepfather.

The suspect has since been arrested and will be arraigned as soon as the police complete their investigations.

The boy’s mother said he had a broken limb. His eye is also swollen.

The woman, who lives in Majengo slums, on the outskirts of Narok Town, said the man had been assaulting the minor for a long time now.

“On the fateful day, he went out with my son only to bring him back with serious injuries.

She said two months ago, the suspect poured hot water on the minor leaving him with serious injuries.

Boaz Oreng’a, a doctor at Narok County Referral hospital, said the minor has injuries on the right-hand side of his head, eye and a fracture on the left leg.

Burns on his stomach and chest are yet to heal completely.

“We are doing our best to ensure the boy is stable. We hope he will be discharged in a week’s time,” Dr Oreng’a said.

Local children’s officer Pilot Khaemba condemned the incident and urged locals to report any incidents of child abuse.