Detectives in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, have arrested a man suspected of sexually assaulting his stepchild, who later died while being rushed for treatment.
The suspect, Erick Wamalwa Namukana, alias Funje, had reportedly gone into hiding following the incident, prompting detectives to launch a manhunt that culminated in his arrest in the Shimo la Tewa area of Milimani, Kiminini Sub-County.
According to preliminary investigations, the minor was allegedly sexually assaulted between March 2 and 3, 2026, before being taken to Bikeke Health Centre for treatment.
The child was later referred to Kijana Wamalwa Referral Hospital, where he was reportedly pronounced dead on arrival.
Following the incident, the suspect allegedly fled to an unknown destination, forcing detectives to intensify investigations and pursue leads to establish the circumstances surrounding the minor’s death.
His arrest brings investigators a step closer to unraveling the events that led to the child’s death.
The suspect was escorted to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) offices in Kiminini, where he is being processed ahead of his expected arraignment at Kitale Law Courts.
The DCI has expressed condolences to the bereaved family, reaffirming its commitment to protecting children from sexual violence and ensuring that those found culpable face the law.
