Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Gender-Based Violence Sparks Divorce: Woman Sues Husband for Endangering Her Life

 After enduring gender-based violence in her marriage, a 38-year-old woman has chosen to file for divorce as her life is endangered by her 42-year-old husband. Eunice Hachikola sued Victor Namushi for divorce due to the persistent conflicts in their marriage. Hachikola stated that they married in 2003, with Namushi paying the full dowry of K3500. They have four children together. The marital issues began in 2008, exacerbated by their reliance on farming for livelihood. Hachikola asserted that Namushi sells their farm produce without her consent and fails to provide for the family. She detailed instances of physical abuse, expressing fear for her life, citing a severe beating that nearly proved fatal. Despite owning livestock, Namushi fails to utilize their benefits for the family's welfare. Hachikola, fearing for her safety, reported the matter to the headman, eschewing involving her uncle due to the severity of the abuse. She emphasized the necessity of divorce to escape the perilous marriage.

Contrary to his wife's account, Namushi claimed they married in 2002 and paid the dowry in full. He attributed the discord to disagreements over home improvement projects and argued that their joint efforts in farming were aimed at enhancing their living conditions. He professed love for his wife and indicated attempts to resolve the issues with the involvement of his uncle.

Sialas Siayaziyombo, representing Hachikola's family, corroborated the dowry payment of K3500 and acknowledged the couple's hardships. Despite Namushi's assertion of paying in full, Hachikola persisted in her plea for divorce, fearing for her life.

Senior local court magistrate Essau Daka granted the divorce, ordering Namushi to pay K600 for the support of two children.

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