DNK International By Kennedy Epalat,Amagoro.
Police in Teso North have launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of a seven year old boy in Kocholia.
Speaking to the press at his office in Amagoro on Friday, Teso North Police Commander Charles Chepkong’a said investigations began after a report was made to the police on Thursday.
He said detectives from the DCI visited Kocholia Sub-County Hospital, where the boy had been rushed by his mother.
The deceased’s parents had been taking the seven year old to a private clinic for treatment before his condition deteriorated.
The detectives also visited a chemist in Kocholia where the child was reportedly treated but found the premises closed.
According to the police commander, it is believed the boy was first taken to the chemist on July 2, where he was allegedly given an injection.
He was later returned to the same facility and reportedly received another injection which made him lose consciousness.
It was at that juncture that the minor was rushed to Kocholia Sub-County Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
“Investigations to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of the boy, who is believed to have been in Grade Two, are ongoing.
The DCI is handling the matter and will establish whether there was any negligence and identify any person who may be held responsible,” said Chepkong’a.
He added that a post-mortem examination will be conducted to establish the cause of death and determine the nature of the drugs that were administered to the child.
The police commander said the Grade 2 boy’s body is being preserved at Frapa Mortuary in Kocholia pending the post-mortem examination, which will be conducted in the presence of the family.
Health facilities in Teso North have had a shortage of drugs forcing patients to seek for treatment in private facilitaties including private chemists most of which have employed unqualified staff to handle medical cases.
Kocholia referral hospital and others in Teso North have been referring many cases to Bungoma County health facilities which have better health facilities.
[DNK-International@July 10,2026]
