Relative beats Orphaned Boy Using a Panga for Stealing His Honey

A 14-year-old boy from Nyamira County is currently receiving treatment for serious injuries sustained after being viciously beaten by a relative for allegedly stealing honey.

The boy, who is an orphan, was reportedly attacked with a Panga and a club, leaving him nursing painful wounds on his hand and back.

The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from local residents, who are calling for justice and demanding accountability for the relative's violent actions.

Community members expressed shock and dismay over the brutal punishment meted out to the young boy, emphasizing that discipline should never escalate to such extremes.

“He should have been disciplined using canes instead,” one resident stated, highlighting a more humane approach to correcting misbehavior.

Others echoed this sentiment, stressing that physical violence is not an acceptable means of discipline, particularly for a vulnerable child.

Residents also criticized the relative’s actions as lacking compassion. “He should have had humanity,” another villager remarked, indicating a collective disappointment in the treatment of the boy.

Currently, the young victim is being treated at Nyamira County Hospital, where he is receiving care for his injuries. The community is rallying around the boy, advocating for his safety and well-being.

The boy’s family is demanding the prompt arrest of the relative responsible for the brutal attack, insisting on justice for the traumatized child.