A new video has surfaced online showing the Kiambu man, identified as Baba Wanja from Kamakis, violently smashing a television set and a woofer inside a house. The video, reportedly recorded last year in August, was shared on social media by Ndung'u Nyoro, who noted that it seems Baba Wanja has been violent all along. The footage shows Baba Wanja clad only in boxer shorts and bare-chested, destroying household items.
The emergence of this new video comes after a viral assault video showed Baba Wanja brutally assaulting a woman, sparking outrage across Kenya. The 49-second clip showed Baba Wanja pinning his victim to the ground, slapping, punching, pulling her hair, and kicking her. A voice in the background pleaded with him to stop the attack. The incident reportedly occurred in the Kamakis area.
Many Kenyans have speculated that depression or underlying mental health issues could explain Baba Wanja's behavior. Damaris Abonyo commented that depression is real and that prayers, hospital care, and prayers can save him. Suzan Mildred also noted that mental health issues could be a factor. The incident has sparked a wider conversation about mental health in Kenya.
The viral assault video prompted widespread calls for the police to track down and arrest Baba Wanja. Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai publicly called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to act swiftly and make an arrest. According to blogger Simon Mwangi Muthiora, the woman being assaulted is reportedly a cousin of another woman who attempted to intervene and stop the beating.
Muthiora, citing a family source, noted that the woman was allegedly too inebriated to successfully pull the attacker off his victim. The video was reportedly recorded by the couple's house help, who has said she also feared being attacked during the incident. In a later update, Muthiora disclosed that police had since arrested Baba Wanja, who is now awaiting arraignment in court.
The incident has raised concerns about domestic violence and the need for swift action by authorities to address such cases. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has been urged to take action against Baba Wanja and ensure that he faces the law. The case is set to be heard in court soon.
The emergence of the new video showing Baba Wanja destroying household items has sparked a wider conversation about the need for mental health support and intervention in cases of domestic violence. Key stakeholders have called for increased awareness and support for victims of domestic violence and their families.
Key points
- - A new video has emerged showing the Kiambu man, Baba Wanja, violently smashing household electronics. - The video was reportedly recorded last year in August and shows Baba Wanja destroying a television set and a woofer. - Baba Wanja was arrested by police and is awaiting arraignment in court for the assault on a woman.
