My life story: Mombasa woman in weave theft drama
![Karyn Chelagat, a self-confessed thief, was spared a 2-year jail sentence by Shanzu magistrate Patrick Odhiambo on Tuesday, July 23. [PHOTO: BONIFACE MSANGI | K24 DIGITAL]](https://k24.digital/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/KARYN.jpg)
Born and raised in Kabiang’a, Kericho 27 years ago, Karyn Chelagat dreamt of completing her studies one day and securing a well-paying job.
Mombasa magistrate holds ‘harambee’ in court to save woman, 19, from going to jail
![Karyn Chelagat pleaded guilty to shoplifting charge, saying she envied her friends who sported good-looking weaves. [PHOTO | K24 DIGITAL]](https://k24.digital/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/MOMBASA-GIRL.jpg)
Karyn Chelagat pleaded guilty to shoplifting charge, saying she envied her friends who sported good-looking weaves.
Kenyans’ reactions on story of magistrate who freed weave-stealing Mombasa woman
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By Sophie Njoka and Brian Okoth. A significant number of Kenyans on social media have commended a Mombasa magistrate for “applying wisdom” in determining a case in which a 19-year-old woman pleaded guilty to stealing weaves from a supermarket at Mtwapa in Kilifi County. On Tuesday, July 23, Shanzu Senior Resident Magistrate Patrick Odhiambo surprised […]