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Jilted suitor jailed 30 years for splashing acid in woman's eyes

Lab technician mixing acidic contents. [File, Stabdard]

A suitor who splashed corrosive liquid in a househelp's eyes, permanently damaging her eyesight, for turning down his advances will serve 30 years in jail.

Mombasa Senior Resident Magistrate Gladys Ollimo said it was unfortunate that Fatuma Kaingu, will not enjoy one of the most important senses for the rest of her life.

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