A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the manslaughter of a seven-year-old boy in Siaya County. The conviction stems from a plea bargain, reducing an initial murder charge.

• The incident occurred in December 2024 in Onono Village, where the accused poisoned avocados, one of which the child consumed.
• The court stated the accused laced an avocado with rat poison to eliminate rats, but the deceased consumed it, leading the accused to conceal and dispose of the body.
• The probation report highlighted a hostile village environment and community threats, recommending a custodial sentence.
• The accused allegedly threatened to burn the deceased's parents' home upon release.
• The sentence of 15 years commences from the arrest date of December 11, 2024.