Siaya Mother Inconsolable As 1-Year-Old Baby Drowns In Pool Of Water

• Peris Auma had left the toddler with his elder brother when she went to the farm to carry out her daily activities
• According to the police report, Auma received a call from a villager who told her about the demise of her son
• Auma reported the incident to the police, who went to her house, where they found the boy already dead

A woman from Siaya county has been thrown into deep mourning after her one-year child reportedly drowned in a pool of water on Thursday, May 9.

How did Siaya child drown?

The child's mother, Peris Auma, entrusted her son to the care of his elder brother, Glen Washington, before heading for the farm.

Speaking to Citizen TV, Siaya County Police Commander Cleti Kimaiyo said the incident was reported at Madiany Police Station by South Uyoma chief, Symprose Langi.

Auma learnt about her son's passing from her neighbor, according to Kimaiyo. He stated that Auma received a phone call informing her that her son had drowned in a pool of water.

This prompted the police to go to Auma's house where they found the deceased.

The body was later transported to the mortuary at Madiany Sub County Hospital.

Sisters drown in Nakuru

Earlier on Wednesday, May 8, two sisters drowned in a river on Wednesday, May 8, as they were attempting to cross River Ndarugu in Njoro sub-county in Nakuru.

The sisters, identified as Faith Cheptoo, 17 and Sharon Chepng'etich, 15, are from the Nessuit location in Njoro sub-county.

The area chief, Douglas Muna, said that the two were in the company of another girl who had already crossed the river.

Chepng'etich slipped after stepping on a slippery rock as they looked for safer rocks to cross. They both drowned after her sister attempted to rescue her when they were overwhelmed by the water.

SIaya man drowns while taking a bath

On March 27, a cloud of grief and sorrow engulfed Uhanya Beach in Bondo following the tragic death of a young man.

Identified as Samuel Otieno, the young lad is believed to have gone to take a bath on Tuesday, March 26, at the lakeshore when he fell into the waters and drowned.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.