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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.
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