Mary (not her real name) is among many Mombasa women, some in hospital, who have been assaulted, tortured, strangled and left for dead by their husbands or partners. A number have gotten the beatings of their lives for failing to cook for the husbands, even though they provide no money for food. When her husband John failed to leave money for food on February 25, Mary reached out to their neighbour Jay for help. At the Mombasa Level 5 Teaching and Referral Hospital, many victims lie in wards cursing their “husbands from hell”. As the world marks the International Women Day on Friday, it is hoped that efforts to reduce gender-violence will bear fruit.

Source: The Star March 05, 2019 19:52 UTC