This archive report was first published on 23 July 2019.
A 19-year-old woman's brazen theft of hair weaves worth Ksh 1140 from a shop in Kilifi, Kenya, has left many stunned. The incident occurred on July 21, 2019.
According to reports, the woman, identified as Karyn Chelagat, was arrested and charged with theft. However, in a shocking turn of events, the court later ordered the defendant's lawyer to raise funds to compensate the victim.
Chelagat, who claimed she stole the hair weaves because she wanted to look beautiful like other women, was given a chance to make amends. The court ordered the defendant's lawyer to raise funds to compensate the victim, which included the cost of the stolen hair weaves and food.
As a result, the court received Ksh 2,000, which was used to compensate the victim and pay for the stolen hair weaves. The incident has sparked a heated debate about the justice system in Kenya, with many questioning the court's decision to let the defendant off the hook.
Chelagat's lawyer was ordered to raise funds to compensate the victim, which included the cost of the stolen hair weaves and food. The court's decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising the judge's leniency and others criticizing the justice system.
Source: Tuko News, July 23, 2019
