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Maghamba, Taita’s ruthless but effective justice system

By Pascal Mwandabo

Social misfits such as thieves, witches and sorcerers have been a thorn in the flesh of the society since the days of yore. A family known to have  people of such dubious character was shunned and any form of involvement with them in areas such as friendship and marriage was discouraged.

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