DRUGS DISTORT UNIVERSITY STUDENT

A University student was charged for openly threatening and abusing his mother over money for breakfast at their home within Nairobi.

A Makadara court heard the student has a history of assault and negligence from his father and required therapy.

The 26 year old student was accused of creating disturbance in a manner likely to cause a breach of peace at their home on  20th June. The incident occurred after he failed to acquire money from his mother at about 9.00am .He told the court he abused her 'Mjinga Wewe' after insisting that he wanted money for breakfast and sh 10 for personal use.

Before the student admitted the charge, his mother stood in court and asked the magistrate to remand him for two more days . She his custody was necessary inorder to facilitate his admission at a rehabilitation center. The mother who is a School teacher explained to court that her sons situation would require psychological attention.

However, District Magistrate Esther Nyongesa objected to her request . She said once the case was dropped it would be against the law to put him in custody. It would become a factors official once the case is withdrawn.

The court heard the student deferred his fourth year examination after was arrested by officers and taken to Industrial area police station for the same offense on January 12th this year.

During a Press interview the mother expressed grief and wished for anonymity . She said her husband neglected her son and was a violent man.  A situation she believes could have led to her sons drug abuse.



The Uncle also spoke to the press and stated that the boy is a very bright student , A material but has been disillusioned by the drugs due to family problems.

The boy remains in custody for a later date of mention this month