This archive report was first published on 25 July 2019.
On July 25, 2019, a disturbing incident came to light in Nairobi's courts. Boniface Akusala, a member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Council, was charged with assaulting his wife Faith Leah Kweya and causing her actual bodily harm.
According to the charge sheet, the alleged assault occurred on June 16 at Oasis estate in South C, Nairobi. Mr. Akusala, who represents Nairobi at the LSK Council, denied the charges before Kibera Senior Resident Magistrate Renee Kitagwa.
Mr. Akusala successfully applied for bond and was ordered to deposit Sh100,000 or a cash bail of Sh30,000. The case will be heard on October 2, 2019.
