Police in Kericho County are investigating an incident where a 48-year-old woman reportedly killed her own child before committing suicide.
The double tragedy happened in Kapchebwai Village on Friday evening, and is suspected to have emanated from the woman's health woes.
Confirming the incident, area assistant chief Paul Chumo said the two bodies were discovered by the woman's elder daughter inside their house.
Chumo said that the body of the baby who was reportedly strangled by the mother was found lying lifeless on a bed they shared with the elder daughter.
According to the administrator, the incident has something to do with an ailment.
He said the deceased had raised concerns over her health status and was suffering from an undisclosed ailment.
Chumo revealed that the woman had raised the issue with her in laws, she was advised to visit a doctor and placed under treatment.
The bodies were removed to St. Vincent Hospital's mortuary in Muhoroni town as reported by Citizen Digital.