A shocking incident in Kisumu has left residents in disbelief after a woman allegedly set her 12-year-old son on fire following a dispute over KSh 150.

According to eyewitnesses and neighbors, the minor had reportedly misplaced the money, which sparked anger from his mother. The confrontation is said to have escalated quickly, with the woman allegedly resorting to violence that left her child with severe burn injuries.

The boy was rushed to a nearby hospital where he is currently receiving treatment. Medical personnel confirmed that the child suffered extensive burns and remains under close monitoring.

Authorities in Kisumu have since launched investigations into the matter. Local leaders and child rights activists have condemned the incident, terming it as an act of brutality that highlights the urgent need for greater awareness on child protection and parental responsibility.

Police have confirmed that the woman has been taken into custody and will face charges related to child abuse and grievous harm.

Residents of the area are still reeling from the shocking act, with many expressing outrage and calling for justice. The case has also sparked wider conversations about domestic violence, poverty, and the pressures facing families in the region.

Child welfare organizations have urged parents and guardians to seek non-violent means of discipline, stressing that no financial loss can justify endangering a child’s life