This archive report was first published on 17 December 2019.
On November 4, a heated confrontation between two businesswomen, Sarah Wamaitha Kuria and Mercy Waithegeri Murithi, turned violent in a phones shop along Sheikh Karume road in downtown Nairobi.
According to reports, the fight was sparked after Wamaitha stormed Waithegeri's shop, accusing her of stalking her husband.
Wamaitha's husband had allegedly informed her that Waithegeri was making unwanted advances, prompting Wamaitha to warn her to stay away.
However, on the day of the fight, Wamaitha found Waithegeri chatting with her husband, leading to a physical altercation.
The two women were arrested after the incident was reported at Kamukunji Police Station and denied the joint charge of affray.
Wamaitha also denied charges of malicious damage to property, which included smashing Waithegeri's phone during the fight.
They were released on a cash bail of Sh 30,000 each and are set to appear in court again on April 15 next year.
