Tycoon cuts off boy's hand as punishment for stealing miraa in Meru

Ruphus Kirimi at Chaaria Mission Hospital in Meru Central after his hand was cut off on accusations that he stole miraa. [photo: Peter Muthomi/Standard]

A teenager’s right hand has been chopped off as punishment after he was accused of stealing miraa.

Ruphus Kirimi, who is admitted to Chaaria Mission Hospital, claims a man who has leased his grandfather’s land cut off his hand after accusing him of stealing his crop.