Navigating the Complexities of Intimate Partner Violence: The Supreme Court’s Insights on the Battered Woman Syndrome in Ruth Wanjiku Kamande vs Republic case

The Supreme Court of Kenya recently rendered a pivotal judgment in Ruth Wanjiku Kamande Vs Republic, SC Petition No. E032 of 2023, shedding light on the evolving role of the battered woman syndrome within the country’s criminal justice system. While the appeal itself was dismissed on procedural grounds, the Court’s detailed analysis provides valuable guidance for legal practitioners and illuminates…