Police in Nguutani Location, Mwingi West Constituency, Kitui County have launched an investigation after a one-month-old baby was discovered abandoned by the roadside.
Well-wishers found the infant and immediately alerted the authorities. The baby was reported to be in stable condition and has since been taken to a local medical facility for care.
Local police are actively working to identify the baby’s parents and understand the circumstances surrounding the abandonment. This incident has raised concerns about the welfare of children in the region, prompting calls for greater community support and awareness.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the baby’s family to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.