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Teacher accused of throwing baby into fire charged

It is alleged that the suspect harmed his son on April 25 at Ngaratuko village in Baringo North. [Courtesy]

A headteacher who allegedly threw his five-month-old baby into the fire has been charged with attempted murder.

Paul Kipyegon, who appeared before Baringo Senior Resident Magistrate Nerolyne Idagwa on Tuesday, denied subjecting the baby, Aegwo Kipyego, to cruel treatment over his wife’s alleged infidelity.

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