A tragic incident unfolded in Nakuru where a boda boda rider is reported to have poisoned his two young sons before attempting to take his own life. The two boys, aged 7 and 12, were found in a critical condition and later succumbed while undergoing treatment. Their father is currently admitted to Nakuru Teaching and Referral Hospital, under close police surveillance.
According to initial reports, the incident took place on Wednesday while the boys’ mother was away at work. She works as a food vendor and was out making deliveries when the events unfolded. Earlier that day, she had spotted her husband’s motorcycle parked outside their home and assumed he was taking care of their children. Trusting everything was in order, she resumed her duties and later called to ask what he and the children would like for lunch, planning to bring food to them after finishing her deliveries.
However, her day took a heartbreaking turn when two of her other children arrived at her workplace. They told her that their siblings were in distress at home crying and experiencing severe health problems. Alarmed, she asked where their father was, and the children informed her that he had left to pick up a client. She quickly handed over her duties to a co-worker and rushed back home.
Upon arriving, she found her sons in a dire state, suffering from severe diarrhea and clearly in pain. In a panic, she alerted neighbors who came to assist. Together, they rushed the children to a nearby hospital. Sadly, despite the medical attention they received, both boys passed away while still undergoing treatment.
In a shocking development, the woman later learned that her husband had also been admitted to the same hospital. Authorities suspect he attempted suicide after allegedly poisoning the boys. The motive behind the act remains unclear. Police say investigations are ongoing, and they are treating the case with utmost seriousness. Detectives have already visited the crime scene and are gathering evidence.
The bodies of the two boys have since been moved to the Nakuru Hospital mortuary, where post-mortems are expected to be conducted. Investigators hope to get more information once they are able to question the father, who remains in critical condition but stable enough to be under watch.
Police sources indicate that murder charges could be filed against the man, pending the results of their investigations and his recovery. The entire community has been left shocked and saddened by the heartbreaking turn of events.
Neighbors and friends of the family have expressed disbelief, describing the suspect as generally quiet and seemingly devoted to his family. There were reportedly no clear warning signs or previous domestic issues that might have hinted at such a tragic outcome.
As investigations continue, many are grappling with the questions surrounding the incident. The motive behind the alleged poisoning remains a mystery, and the family especially the mother is left to mourn an unimaginable loss while seeking answers to what could have driven such a devastating act.
