Kenyan Women Celebrate as Eldoret Judge Reveals Court Doesn't Handle Cases of Eating Men's Fare
- A magistrate commented on the position of the court regarding cases where women allegedly “ate” men’s fare, and whether such cases could be strong
- She did not give any relationship advice or directly share her standpoint, instead reserving her comments
- However, she did give her verdict on whether the court would handle such matters if they were brought forward
Kenyan ladies could not be happier after the court clarified the issue in a way that seemed to favour them.
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Senior Resident Magistrate Tabitha Mbugua, who serves as an adjudicator at the Eldoret Small Claims Court, did not mince her words when responding to the question from a legal perspective.
With a creeping smile, the magistrate was quick to dismiss the matter as something unworthy of the court’s intervention.
She refrained from giving her personal opinion or offering relationship advice as she addressed the matter on national television.
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When asked if men whose fare had been “eaten” by women could seek justice through the court, Tabitha distanced the institution from such disputes.
“I have heard of cases where men send fare to women who end up not fulfilling their obligation, they don’t use the money to visit the men who sent it. This is not the place or the kind of court that can be used to help men demand or appeal to get their money back. That is a misuse of court resources,” she said with finality.
Are there procedures followed in a court?
She noted that the court had successfully handled over 8,000 cases in the past year, bringing justice to victims.
Tabitha explained that there were procedures to follow when presenting cases in court, as there are rules and regulations to be observed.
“If you are a Kenyan citizen, there are procedures set in place to help us assist you in the best way possible. We have a customer care desk that will explain how you can best present your case. We speak all languages in Kenya, including Kiswahili, English, and Sheng. If there is no interpreter for a language, we hire one, and the charges are covered by the court.
Some people who owe money beat their chest and say they will come to court and pay KSh 10 or KSh 1,000. That is not the case. If you owe someone money, there are guidelines and strict instructions to be followed,” she said.
Kenyans react to Tabitha Mbugua's remarks
Her remarks on women eating men’s fare caused mixed reactions online, with social media users sharing their views:
Joseph Kibillioch:
"There was a judge who recently ordered a lady to pay a guy 30 thao for eating fare. He should come back when a male judge is on duty."
Nik Limo:
"This post reminds me of 2020, when I attended a crusade and someone touched my shoulder and said, 'You will walk.” I didn’t bother because I knew I wasn’t lame. After the crusade, I touched my pocket and my wallet, with my transport fare was gone. Behold, I walked."
Atom C Kiumbe:
"From what I see here, I can say there is light at the end of this tunnel, we shall no longer be misused. Thanks to this mama."
Joseph Amulioto Opanda:
"If there is sufficient evidence that money was sent, then it calls for legal intervention. And if the law does not apply, I see a physical judgment."
Wilson Muriuki Gachari:
"Obtaining money by false pretences is an offence under Kenyan law. Maybe “kula fare” is more suited to the Small Claims Court, but it can’t be dismissed as irrelevant."
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Gloria Orwoba condemns femicide cases
In another story, nominated senator Gloria Orwoba condemned the sharp rise in femicide cases in the country.
She noted that one of the reasons men kill women is because the victims “eat” their fare.
Orwoba wondered if women were doing the same, as many also lose money and property to the men they fall in love with.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
