My wife has been canning me for years, says a man, 63, in Kibera court

 

A Nairobi court. FILE

A man causes stir at Kibera law court when he opened up that his wife has been caning him up for more than 10 years.


In his defence, the 63-year-old man who was facing assault charges told the magistrate that it was time for him to fight back.


"Sir, she has been beating me up for over 10 years. My thigh has the evidence and I am ready to show it to the court. I seek for forgiveness," he said.

He said that he only beat the wife due to pressure.

"I struck her severally because of pressure, I needed to show my other strength and she never forgave me as I have been doing. I ask for forgiveness," he added.


The wife, who was in court, asked to withdraw the case.

"I have forgiven him and I want to withdraw the case because he is the father to my children," she said.