The suspect was identified as James Kengo Joto.
The incident was described as a bushfire, contrary to earlier reports,
According to residents, family members heard the deceased writhing in pain moments after ingesting the devastating pesticide.
All the trees and vegetation cover are gone. All that is left are stones and sand.
Police are holding the truck driver as investigations continue.
Traditional skills, knowledge and cultural products have significant economic potential.
A security operation is underway in the region.
Residents have called for intensified patrols in the affected areas.
Kenya has travelled a considerable distance in reducing FGM. But the remaining journey may be the hardest one.
Police said that the boy may have been buried alive