Nairobi Man Faces Prison Time for Screwdriver Attack on Ex-Girlfriend

Brian Mandara faces potential imprisonment after pleading guilty to a violent assault on his ex-girlfriend, Lilian Nekesa, in Nairobi’s Lungalunga slums. Mandara, 33, attacked Nekesa with screwdrivers and a wrench after she refused to give him food.

The incident occurred on December 17th around 10 am when Mandara found Nekesa in her shop with a friend. He demanded food, claiming he had no money and was hungry. When Nekesa offered to buy groceries if he cooked, he became enraged and launched into a brutal attack.

Mandara struck Nekesa with the screwdrivers and wrench, causing injuries to her head and back. Fortunately, Nekesa’s friend intervened and stopped the assault, allowing her to escape and seek medical attention.

Police apprehended Mandara soon after, and he admitted to the charges before Makadara Law Courts magistrate Mary Njagi. However, he expressed a desire to settle the matter out of court with Nekesa.

The magistrate deferred sentencing until December 22nd to allow Nekesa a chance to appear and withdraw the charges if she chooses. If she doesn’t appear, the prosecution will present evidence, and Mandara faces potential imprisonment under Section 251 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of five years for assault causing actual bodily harm.

This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of domestic violence and the importance of seeking help when faced with abusive behavior.