Cythia Njoki, 28, sustained injuries in her hands, abdomen, thighs and face after she burnt herself using kerosene following a quarrel with her husband. Njoki said she was overcome by anger, went into their bedroom, poured kerosene on her body and set herself alight. I was angry and burnt myself,” said Njoki who was in deep pain at Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital. “The patient was received in a very critical condition, with her hands, face, abdomen and thighs burnt. “The patient is pregnant and we are conducting further investigations to know the status of the unborn child,” she said.

Source: Standard Digital August 15, 2016 20:21 UTC