Kenyan woman allegedly bites off lover’s ear for giving her insufficient transport fare

By Matthew Eloyi

A Kenyan woman has been accused of biting off her lover’s ear for giving her insufficient transport fare.

The woman identified as Zainab Ochero was arraigned in court for inflicting pain on her lover, Joseph Karanja, after he gave her KSh 100 (N340) as transport fare back home.

It was gathered that after having a drink with her lover in a bar at Kangemi, Nairobi , Ochero asked him to hire a bike to take her home but he gave her only Sh100 (N340).

The Nairobi Police confirmed that the woman had in anger pounced on the victim and bit off his left ear before it fell to the ground.

The Police further narrated that on arrival to the hospital, Karanja was told that the ear was completely damaged and would need a plastic surgery after three months of treatment.

It was also learned that prior to the incident, they both had disagreed in an attempt to resolve their relationship issues bordering on infidelity.

He had accused her of having affairs with other men and an argument ensued as they continued drinking amid disputes.

The suspect denied the charges before a senior resident magistrate Charles Mwaniki, claiming that she was totally drunk and only remembered waking up at police station later the same day.

She was however released on a bail with Sh300,000(N1,021,500), as the case was adjourned to March 16.