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Kenya: Boy on road to recovery after grisly crash

Austine Amoyi and his father Anderson Vidali. Amoyi has been in hospital for over four months following a road crash. (PHOTO: JECKONIA OTIENO/ STANDARD)

When you meet seven-year-old Austine Amoyi, the sunken left part of his head might lead you to think he is living with mental disability.

He is bubbly and upbeat despite the fact that he cannot move his right leg or arm, he answers mathematical questions with ease. His speech may be slurred, but he smiles easily.

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