A University of Nairobi lecturer has been arrested after the decomposing body of her son, 13 years, was found wrapped in a blanket in their South B house, Nairobi.

Police have arrested the woman after the decomposing body was found wrapped in a blanket in her home.

Nairobi police boss Philip Ndolo said officers found the body in the living room at around 6 pm on Wednesday.

"We acted after neighbours raised an alarm that there was a foul smell emanating from the house," Ndolo told the Star on phone.

Ndolo said the suspect was in the house at the time adding that they are investigating the incident.

-The Star