School boy hangs self after parents disciplined himA 13-year-old boy hanged himself in a neighbour's house at Shaviringa village, Hamisi Sub County, after his parents disciplined him. It is alleged the Class Five pupil had stolen some sweets in a kiosk. The owner then reported the matter to the boy's parents who disciplined him over the same. Shiru location Chief Josephine Khalwale said after the parents disciplined him, the boy disappeared from their home on Saturday morning, without saying where he was going. “The parents thought he was remorseful of the offence committed and had only run away and would be back later in the day.

Source: Standard Digital March 17, 2019 11:26 UTC