- Tears and shock gripped residents of Gachie after a tiny newborn was found buried under the soil near Ngabubu Dam
- It all began when a passer-by noticed the little one in the shallow grave with only the face left uncovered and raised alarm
- Good Samaritans quickly stepped in, carefully digging out the infant and taking the child to Kihara Hospital for urgent medical care
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A newborn baby has been rescued by Good Samaritans after being found buried under a mound of soil near Ngabubu Dam in a shocking incident that has left residents shaken.
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According to witness Kenneth Karanja, the infant, believed to be only a few days old, was discovered partially covered with earth, with only the face visible above the soil.
How Gachie infant was rescued
Photos from the scene showed the tiny baby lying helplessly as concerned residents carefully removed the soil to avoid causing any injuries.
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The rescuers quickly rushed the child to Kihara Hospital for medical attention, where the infant was confirmed to be safe and receiving treatment.
Residents who witnessed the rescue described the moment as heartbreaking, with many struggling to understand how anyone could abandon such a young child in those conditions.
Witnesses praised the swift response of the Good Samaritans whose actions are believed to have saved the baby’s life.
Some said the infant might not have survived much longer had passers-by not noticed movement in the soil.
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Kenyans condemn Gachie act
The incident has sparked outrage and sadness online, with many Kenyans calling for investigations to establish who abandoned the child and why.
Others used the moment to urge struggling parents to seek help rather than abandoning children in dangerous circumstances.
Polly Karimi:
“May the Lord tie down the womb that gave birth and buried the child alive. May the baby be blessed and grow up well.”
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Patricia Okech:
“Wacheni kutupa mali ya Mungu. Siku za usoni utatamani mtoto hutapata. Tafadhali tangazeni muone na mtashangaa jinsi wanawake wanatamani watoto.”
Esther Wanjiru
“Heh, this world. Yaani ubebe mtoto nine months, uvumilie uchungu wa labour room, alafu uchukue mtoto umzike akiwa hai.”
Vidish Mbugua:
“A destiny preserved and saved by the mighty hand of God. This precious soul will fulfil the purpose God has ordained to live on the face of the earth.”
Lucy Afandi
“Kuna watu wanatafuta watoto usiku na mchana hawapati, while others wanatupa ama wanaua. Mambo ya hii dunia hayaeleweki.”
As the baby continues to receive care in hospital, local residents have expressed hope that the child will recover fully and eventually find a safe and loving home.
Vihiga infant dumped in latrine
In Vihiga, residents were heartbroken and left with many questions after a newborn baby was found abandoned in a pit latrine.
Well-wishers pulled the youngster out of the pit and called officers from Mbale Police Station to confirm the incident.
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Photos shared on social media showed locals gathering around to get a glimpse of the baby, with many cursing whoever threw away the innocent child.
Source: NgGossips
