Court cautions two Nairobi women after public brawl in love triangle saga
Makadara Court has sternly warned two women against engaging in public fights over a man, with the judge emphasising that such behaviour casts a poor image on society.
The women, Maryann Githongo and Diana Otieno, celebrated their release from custody after pleading guilty and requesting the court’s forgiveness. They assured the court that they had reconciled and were committed to living in harmony moving forward.
Following their guilty plea, the court directed that the facts of the case be read aloud before making any final decision.
Maryann, aged 33, and Diana, 25, became embroiled in a physical altercation on August 25, 2025, at Kariobangi Shopping Centre, Nairobi. The dispute arose after Maryann confronted Diana, whom she caught flirting with a man believed to be her former partner.
Maryann, evidently harbouring resentment, had been nursing a grudge against Diana after the man had ended their relationship and taken up with her. Determined to “teach her a lesson,” Maryann’s bitterness boiled over.
On that fateful day, the two women collided at the shopping centre and quickly exchanged heated words. Before bystanders could intervene, the argument escalated into a scuffle, during which both women inflicted scratches on each other’s faces and limbs.
Diana sustained injuries to her right cheek and left arm, while Githongo suffered wounds on her lower lip. Ironically, the man at the centre of the dispute was absent and showed no concern upon hearing about the fight.
Maryann was the first to report the assault at Kariobangi Police Station, with Diana later lodging a complaint for harassment and injuries she had sustained. Both were advised to seek medical attention.
This long-standing feud, ignited by the snatching of a boyfriend, ultimately led the pair to face the court. Attempts to resolve the matter amicably before legal intervention proved unsuccessful.
The court released them under Section 35 of the Penal Code after they offered apologies to each other and expressed remorse to the court.
