This archive report was first published on 29 October 2019.
On October 18, 2019, a disturbing incident occurred in Saika estate, Njiru sub county, Nairobi, where Henry Ochieng was scalded with hot water by his neighbour, Esther Wangari.
According to reports, Wangari splashed boiling water on Ochieng's face and chest after he opened his door to a persistent visitor, leaving him with burn wounds on his face and abdomen.
Ochieng was rushed to Mama Lucy Kibaki hospital in Kayole, where he received treatment and was later discharged.
Wangari has a history of disputes with Ochieng, including a previous attempt to burn him with a stove and several instances of physical assault, including an occasion where she hit him with a cup.
Wangari denied the charges before Principal Magistrate Merisa Opondo and was released on a bond of Sh 200,000 with a surety of similar amount.
The case is set to resume on March 5, 2020.
