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A woman will serve 24 months community service for biting her co-wife’s lips over business rivalry.
Zipporah Nyang’acha appeared before Ogembo Senior Resident Magistrate Lily Nafula for assaulting Joyce Kerubo Osoro.
She committed the offence on June 14, at Isena village, Gucha. She denied the charges and the prosecution called six witnesses.
The court heard that at around 7 am that fateful day, the complainant was preparing breakfast when the accused confronted her.
"She demanded to know why I called a customer who was going to her shop. Before I could explain, she pulled me and bit my lower lip," the complainant said showing a scar.
She was taken to Nyacheki Dispensary for treatment before reporting to police.
Their mother-in-law who intervened told the court that the two operated businesses from their adjacent houses.
In her defence, the accused said she only wanted to know why the complainant was selling sugar cheaply.
"I have a kid and I am caring for the children the complainant left at our matrimonial home after the incident," the accused said in mitigation.
She will be reporting to Nyacheki DO’s office.
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