A 30-year-old mother of two has reported her husband to the police for assault and harassment following a disagreement over how to spend Sh300 — money she intended to use to buy food for their children.
Scholastica Jeptoo told police that her husband, Abel Keter — the father of their two children — attacked and injured her after an argument over whether to spend the money on food or alcohol.
According to Jeptoo, she had pleaded with her husband to let her use the entire amount to buy dinner for the children. However, Keter insisted the money be used to buy alcohol. The couple eventually agreed to split the money equally. Keter then proposed that Jeptoo accompany him to a nearby bar where she could buy him a drink worth Sh150, leaving the rest for food.
However, the situation escalated at the bar when Keter reportedly changed his mind and demanded the entire Sh300. Jeptoo said she begged the waitress to divide the money, explaining, “Our two children are waiting at home without food.”
Enraged, Keter allegedly slapped and punched her in the face, injuring her eyes. Bar patrons intervened to stop the assault. He later apologized and promised not to repeat his actions.
Despite returning home, Jeptoo claimed that Keter attacked her again. Fearing for her safety, she surrendered the money to him. He then attempted to drag her back to the bar.
Fortunately, while en route, Jeptoo came across police officers on patrol and reported the assault. Keter was immediately arrested and later arraigned in court.
He denied the charges and was released on a cash bail of Sh30,000. The case is set for mention on June 10.
