A businesswoman by the name Nduta Wangai, 36, is charged with attempting to murder Rebecca Ngumi on January 5, 2024, by allegedly trying to run her over with a car in Ridgeways estate, Starehe Sub-county, Nairobi.
On January 5, 2024, an incident occurred at Ridgeways estate in Starehe Sub-county, Nairobi. Wangai, allegedly driven by anger, attempted to harm Rebecca Ngumi by using her car to run her over. Besides the charge of attempted murder, Wangai is accused of causing deliberate damage to Ngumi’s property, estimated at Sh1 million, including destruction to Ngumi’s gate, garage wall, and Mercedes Benz.
Ngumi noticed an unidentified person near her gate while getting ready for work. Wangai, wanting to speak with Ngumi’s spouse, escalated a dispute with Ngumi and rammed her vehicle into the gate. Wangai allegedly tried to run over Ngumi and sprayed a liquid, suspected to be acid. While attempting to harm Ngumi, Wangai unintentionally damaged her own vehicle. The police were notified, and Wangai fled upon learning about it.
Detective Constable Erastus Matuanga opposed bail, citing unresolved disputes and difficulty obtaining statements from key witnesses. Ms. Wangai, a mother of four, was granted a Sh1 million bond with no cash bail. The case is scheduled for mention on April 9, with the hearing set for July 4, and Ms. Ngumi’s husband is listed as a witness.