A Nairobi man has been arraigned in court for allegedly assaulting and robbing a married woman who had repeatedly turned down his romantic advances.

Ambrose Imoh faces charges of robbery with violence against Martha Mwikali, contrary to Section 295 as read with Section 296(2) of the Penal Code. The incident is reported to have taken place on August 13 at Kwa Maji, Njiru Sub-County.

According to police reports, Imoh had persistently pursued Mwikali despite her warnings that she was married and not interested.

After she blocked his calls and messages, he is said to have confronted her at her shop, snatched her mobile phone worth Sh15,000, and physically attacked her.

A pastor who witnessed the altercation told investigators that Imoh first requested to speak with Mwikali before grabbing her phone and assaulting her following a heated exchange.

Mwikali later informed her husband, who appealed to Imoh to return the phone peacefully. Authorities initially gave the accused an opportunity to resolve the matter by compensating the complainant, but he allegedly declined.

Officers from Mowlem Police Station eventually arrested him at his workplace, where they reportedly recovered the stolen phone.

In court, Imoh admitted he had “strong feelings” for Mwikali but claimed he was offended by her rejection. He was released on a Sh300,000 bond without the option of cash bail. The case will be mentioned on October 30.