Battered woman remained in abusive marriage to protect vows

Jackline Mwende whose hands was cut off by her husband alleging that she could not give birth during an interview with the Standard team at her parents home in Machakos County on August 2, 2016. PHOTO by WILLIS AWANDU

The mood at Jackline Mwende's home, four kilometres from Masii town along the Machakos-Kitui road, was sombre.

Family members and friends were gathered under the shade of trees at the homestead perched on a hill.