This archive report was first published on 17 October 2019.
On October 13, 2019, a disturbing incident occurred in Mwingoni village, Voi, Taita Taveta County, where a 4-month-old toddler was bitten on the genitals, right leg, and rib by his 23-year-old father, Salim Mwaluma Chongo.
The child's mother had left the minor under the care of the accused, and it remains unclear why the man attacked his son.
The baby is still undergoing treatment for the serious injuries sustained.
Appearing before Voi Senior Resident Magistrate Fredrick Nyakundi, Mr. Mwaluma denied the charges and was released on a cash bail of Sh20,000 or Sh50,000 bond.
The matter will be mentioned on October 30 with the hearing set for October 31.
