Kenyan woman accused of trying to stab domestic worker she accused of having affair with husband

A Nairobi woman has appeared in court for allegedly trying to stab her housekeeper with a knife while accusing her of having an affair with her husband.

Leyla Abdikadir faces charges of attempted attack with intent to cause grievous harm, in violation of article 231(b) of the Penal Code

She is accused of holding a trial to stab Zuhura Isale at her home in South B estate in Nairobi on November 11, 2023.

She allegedly made Ms Isale jump out of the first-floor windows of the house as she escaped, before falling onto a balcony.

The complainant is still undergoing treatment after sustaining injuries during the incident.

The problem began after Abdi found Isale serving breakfast to her husband, despite having set ground rules in their home, warning the lady of the house to never serve food to the man of the house.

The suspect allegedly grabbed a knife and tried to stab the complainant before she fled.

After realizing that Ms Isale was seriously injured, Ms Abdi rushed her to a nearby hospital before being referred to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) due to the serious injuries she sustained.

The matter was later reported to the South B police station and the suspect was located and arrested.

Abdi denied the charges before Senior Chief Magistrate Gerald Mutiso of the Makadara Law Courts and asked for lenient bail terms through lawyer Mbungua Munyiri.

She told the court that the complainant is still undergoing treatment and needs to be available to care for her.

But Mutiso raised concerns that the claim amounted to confessing to the crime.

The accused person was released on bail of Sh200,000 and an alternative cash bail of Sh100,000.

The case will be mentioned on February 19, 2024, before the hearing begins on March 29, 2024.

Source: www.lindaikejisblog.com