Apologize and Take her home- Court orders man who beat up The wife.
Light moments were experienced at Kibera court on Friday, after a man who was accused of assaulting his wife, was ordered to apologize to her and take her back home by the magistrate.
While Ruling over the case, Senior Principal Magistrate Charles Mwaniki highlighted that the man just needs to make a public apology, and the two to go back and live as husband and wife again.
The Magistrate ruled,”I need you to make a public apology to your wife, you have heard what she has said and even forgiven you. After that, take her back home and make peace your priority.”
The woman accused David Wakhungu Wakhafu, the apparent husband, of locking her in their house and beating her up alongside their elder son.
The assault happened on October 15, 2023, at Kawangware Dagoreti Corner Sub-County in Nairobi County.
The woman by the name Emeldah Mukhanji narrated,”One day he locked us in the house and I was unable to go and do our business. On another day, he came to the house and found me lying on the couch and started beating up our elder son. He ordered me to sit down threatening to kill me. I ran away for safety.”
On his part, Mzee David explained that it was a small argument and he showed remorse before the court.
David stated,” She is my wife, it was a small argument and we solved the matter. She is here in court ready to withdraw the matter.”
Also read Kenyans to Experience Lower calling rates as CA cuts costs