Man who chopped off wife’s hands charged with attempted murder

The man who allegedly chopped off his wife’s hands in Machakos accusing her of being unable to conceive has been arrested and charged with attempted murder.

The 34-year-old Stephen Nthenge Ngila from Masii area has however denied the charge before Wamunyu Law Courts Resident Magistrate K. Kibellion and he will be remanded in Machakos GK remand prison to await trial.

At the same time, the victim, Jacqueline Mwende has been discharged from hospital.

The Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has condemned the man’s act, demanding that authorities take immediate action to ensure justice is served.

Ngila chopped of his wife Mwende’s hands on Sunday after accusing her of being barren, even though according to Mwende the doctor had found that he was the one unable to conceive.

Speaking at her parent’s home in Kathama Village, Machakos, Mwende said she has now been left unable to fend for herself.

Her parents are now appealing for help to take care of her as they are also impoverished.

FIDA Chair Josephine Mongare is demanding action from IG Joseph Boinett to ensure justice, amid a rise in violence against women.

The case will be heard on the 5t of August.