A man has been arrested after killing his one-year-and-six-month-old son in a village in Githunguri, Kiambu County.
The man later attempted to take his own life.
Police said he was rescued and taken to a local hospital under guard.
The incident occurred on December 29, 2025, when the suspect attacked the child at a home in the area.
Police said the boy died at the scene.
The house belongs to the child’s mother.
According to police, the suspect, who is the boy’s father, followed the child and his mother to the home before carrying out the attack.
The motive has not been disclosed.
A kitchen knife believed to have been used in the incident was recovered at the scene.
Police said the suspect later attempted to harm himself.
The child’s mother was not at home at the time, but the boy’s grandmother was present and raised an alarm.
Officers said the suspect was found injured and in pain before being rushed to the hospital.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
The child’s body was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy and other procedures.
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