The recent emergence of a disturbing video of popular Kenyan entertainer, DJ Brown Skin, recording his wife as she takes poison to end her life has sparked outrage among many Kenyans.
The video, which was recorded last year, has left many questioning what the law says about such a situation.
In the video, Brown Skin’s wife known as Sharon Njeri is seen having a conversation with him, she then takes something that is in a cup (alleged poison) as the DJ watches.
She then proceeds to sit on the couch, and he records for a while before asking the ‘auntie’ to come give her milk.
In the disturbing video, his young children enter the room where their mother is laying on the floor wailing in pain and the DJ asks one of the children to give the mother milk. He is heard in the background saying, ” Mpee maziwa unajua amekunywa madawa mingi.”
Under section 223(1) of the Kenyan Penal Code, any person who threatens to kill another person, whether in writing or not, is guilty of a felony and is liable to imprisonment for ten years. It is clear that threatening someone’s life is a serious offense that can have severe legal consequences.
Moreover, it is also a crime under the Kenyan law to intentionally or recklessly cause the death of another person. Therefore, if it is proven that DJ Brown Skin’s actions directly or indirectly caused his wife’s death, he could face criminal charges that may result in imprisonment or other legal penalties.
It is also worth noting that the Kenyan Constitution recognizes the right to life as a fundamental human right that must be protected and upheld. Any actions that infringe upon this right are considered unconstitutional and illegal.
In cases of domestic violence, including emotional abuse, the Protection Against Domestic Violence Act of 2015 provides legal protection to victims. The act criminalizes various forms of domestic violence, including physical, sexual, emotional, and economic abuse.
