A Nyamira family is at the centre of a devastating public saga after a young mother accused her mother-in-law of poisoning her six-month-old son to death. The accuser, 28-year-old Mercy Nyamoita Mong'are, has shared a story of love, unimaginable loss, and profound betrayal.

The case exposes the intense, often hidden pressures faced by young families and the tragic consequences when familial relationships sour. For Kenyans, it raises urgent questions about child safety within trusted circles and the difficult path to justice when accusations are made within a family.

Mercy’s ordeal began with the sudden and mysterious death of her infant son, Kyle. Once a healthy and happy baby, he fell violently ill one day after allegedly being held by his grandmother, Mercy recounted in an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke. Rushed to the hospital, the baby’s condition deteriorated rapidly. Doctors eventually delivered the horrific news: Kyle’s organs were failing because he had ingested a poison.

A Mother's Grief Turns to Accusation

The heartbreak was compounded by events that followed the infant's burial. Mercy alleges that just days after they laid her son to rest, her mother-in-law brought another woman into the family home, presenting her to Mercy’s husband as a new wife and demanding that Mercy leave. This alleged act of cruelty, coming at a moment of deep grief, has fueled the public outcry surrounding the case.

According to Mercy's account, her marriage to her college sweetheart had been a happy one for two years before the tragedy. She believed she had a good relationship with her in-laws, making the alleged betrayal even more shocking.

An Unverified Tragedy

While Mercy Nyamoita's story has been widely circulated by a single media outlet, it is crucial to note that these are, at present, allegations. As of Friday, 5th December 2025, Streamline News could not find any independent verification of the claims from other major news sources. Furthermore, no public statements from the Nyamira County police or the Directorate of Criminal Investigations regarding an active investigation into the infant's death have been released.

The case highlights a recurring public safety concern in the region. Nyamira County has previously been in the news for other tragic cases of poisoning, including incidents involving contaminated meat and poisonous cassava that led to hospitalizations and fatalities. These unrelated events underscore the community's vulnerability and the need for thorough investigations into such claims.

For now, a grieving mother’s quest for answers remains in the public eye. The resolution of this tragic affair will depend on whether official investigations are launched to uncover the truth behind what caused baby Kyle's untimely death, testing both familial bonds and the justice system.