Halima Sheillah Bwakali, convict, Photo/courtesy
A mother, 26-years old has been served with an eight-year correctional facility term after she conceded to have attempted to commit suicide and murder.
Kakamega judge Bildad Ochieng’ ignored the probation report suggesting her to be put on a non-custodial sentence for her mental healing.
Halima Sheillah Bwakali conceded to the charge of endeavoured homicide against her four-year-old child who got narrowly escaped death after his mom coerced him to drink poison.
The crimes were committed on December 23, 2018, at their home in Khwisero, Kakamega.
In his judgment, Judge Ochieng’ noticed that life is vital and it is the obligation of the court to secure the lives of nationals.
“Her endeavour to murder the vulnerable tyke just as attempting to submit suicide to get away from the discipline ought not to be trifled with. She was relied upon to demonstrate care for her kid, however, she ended up being his tormentor. It is just by God’s effortlessness that the kid endured the toxic substance,”
Bildad Ochieng, Kakamega Judge
Halima likewise conceded submitting a charge of endeavored suicide after a showdown with her mom over her (Halima’s) drinking propensity. She had on the game changing morning been associated with a squabble with her mom, Ruth Auma, who had arranged her to clear her home over her alcoholic conduct.