Authorities have apprehended the housemaid responsible for abusing a child left in her care. This follows a viral WhatsApp video depicting the shocking incident.
The distressing video, widely circulated on WhatsApp, captured the maid physically assaulting and scolding a young baby, estimated to be around 6-7 months old, in her care.
The disturbing footage prompted widespread outrage among viewers, who quickly shared the video with the hope of triggering a thorough investigation by law enforcement.
The matter also gained attention from the Minister of Youth and Child Affairs, Hon. Balam Bahugahara, who took to Twitter to urge individuals with information on the whereabouts of the baby and the identity of the maid to come forward. The minister offered a reward of 2 million shillings to anyone providing crucial information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator.
Earlier today, the police announced a significant breakthrough, confirming the arrest of the woman seen in the video. She was taken into custody for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation into the case.
Instances of child abuse by domestic workers have become a growing concern in Kampala, particularly as parents often delegate childcare responsibilities to housemaids due to their busy schedules.
