Kisumu: Husband, wife in court for giving their four-year-old boy alcohol

A man and his wife will on Monday, February 27 be arraigned in court in Kisumu after they were caught giving their four-year-old child alcohol.

It all started when neighbours raised concerns about the boy's welfare and informed Kisumu County Children’s department and Shaurimoyo police officers.

On the fateful day, the neighbours saw the boy screaming as he struggles to walk, while her mother was standing at the doorstep, staring at him.

They then enquired on what was the problem and that is when they found out the boy was drunk, informing the relevant authorities.

The officers from the children's department immediately visited the family and ascertained that indeed the child was given alcohol by his parents.

According to Hellen Tuli Apiyo, a children's right activist in the area, this was not the first time the child was given alcohol.

“A woman and her husband are giving their four year old child alcohol. We are shocked and saddened today by this act and surprised when we were told this has been happening for a very long time,” said Apiyo, as reported by Nation.Africa.

The parents were arrested and taken to Kondele Police Station.

They will be charged with negligence at the Winam Magistrate's Court.