Woman nursing severe burns after she was burnt with hot water by her estranged boyfriend

http://www.nation.co.ke A 25 year old mother of one is nursing severe burns after she was burnt with hot water by her estranged boyfriend. Ms Tabitha Kanana was attacked by her boyfriend Bedan Kimathi in January while living with him in Kiambu. She was rescued by well-wishers who brought her home in Meru but did not go to hospital due to lack of money. “I was living with him and we had some differences. On the fateful day, we had quarreled. As I was trying to get out of the house, he poured hot water on my body,” Ms Kanana said. She is currently admitted at Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital. Ms Zipporah Mwangi, a nurse, said she had deep burns on the chest which were rotting by the time she was brought to hospital. “We have managed her condition and she is now doing well. She is set for a surgical procedure to remove the dead tissues,” Ms Mwangi said. Ms Gacheri Muthuri, who rescued the patient from her parents’ home said they learnt that she had been bed ridden for four months. “We laud members of the Nyumba Kumi initiative from Mitunguu who raised alarm over Ms Kanana’s condition. We found her helpless and the body filled with pus,” she said. Ms Karambu Kailemia who footed her medical bill called on the police to ensure the suspect is brought to book. “It is saddening that the suspect is still at large four months after he committed the crime. Police should up their game in dealing with cases of rape and domestic violence that are on the rise. Most victims do not find justice due to stigma,” Ms Kailemia said. She said there was need for establishment of active call centres across the county where cases of rape and domestic violence can be reported and addressed.