The news of a University of Nairobi lecturer staying with the son's decomposing body in the house has shocked many.

Hannah Kahungani Inyama who is a lecturer at the faculty of School of Nursing was arrested because after the son died, she did not report the death nor take the son to the hospital.

She kept the body of her son in her house for days hoping he would resurrect, according to reports.

Hannah told detectives that her son “stopped breathing” on Saturday at 8.30 am.

The caretaker said that he had not seen the boy for the last seven months.

“I had not seen the boy for several months. The tenant had a house help who left late last year and since then she has been staying with the son only,” Mwangi said. Some relatives told police the suspect had lately shown signs of depression and withdrawal.

“She used to be a very jovial and talkative woman," the caretaker added, "But changed in the last two months and would hardly talk to people.”