This archive report was first published on 29 August 2021.
On August 29, 2021, a disturbing incident occurred in Bomet County, where a man allegedly poured hot tea on his wife's genital area and legs for reading his mistress' text message on his phone.
According to Sharon Chepkorir, 25, her husband, Alfred Kigen, 32, walked in on her noting down the mobile number of the woman who had sent him a 'hello' text message. When questioned, Sharon remained silent, and in a fit of rage, Alfred poured hot tea on her, causing severe burns to her private parts and legs.
Sharon, who is recuperating from her injuries, narrated the incident, saying, 'He saw me noting down the contacts then inquired what I was doing with his phone I kept quiet. It is then that he took tea that from the fire and poured it on me.'
David Yegon, a relative of Sharon's, confirmed that the couple had been experiencing differences, which they had tried to resolve before. He urged government officials to intervene in the matter, stating, 'We have tried to solve this issues before as a family and I think it’s time the government officials intervened in the matter.'
Chemelet location Chief Evans Maritim has confirmed the incident and assured that investigations will be conducted by police officers to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
