This archive report was first published on 27 December 2019.
On December 27, 2019, a devastating incident occurred in Shikokhwe village, Malava, Kakamega County, where a six-month-old baby tragically lost his life after being attacked by a broody hen.
The hen, which was protecting her chicks, launched a fierce attack on the baby, who was in his mother's arms. Despite efforts to resuscitate him, the baby was pronounced dead.
According to Robai Toboko, the baby's mother, her son was in good health but collapsed after the attack. There were no physical injuries on the baby's body.
Speaking to journalists, Toboko recounted the horrific incident, saying, 'My baby was in my arms trying to hold one of its chicks when the hen attacked him.'
The incident has left the community in shock, with some villagers calling for the chicken to be slaughtered and a cleansing ceremony conducted.
Watch the video below to see the tragic scene unfold.
