This archive report was first published on 12 May 2020.
Kenyan singer Akothee is mourning the tragic death of a young boy from Turkana, who she had been caring for.
The boy's mother had passed away, and Akothee had been in the process of adopting him and his sister.
According to Akothee, the boy's death was a result of being beaten to death by drunkards, who also broke his leg and arm.
Akothee expressed her grief and shock on social media, saying she was 'broken' by the news and that she had been searching for the boy since schools closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
She also revealed that she had been in the process of adopting the boy and his sister, but the process was delayed due to the pandemic.
Akothee's post has touched the hearts of many Kenyans, with several taking to social media to express their condolences and admiration for her kindness.
