EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: New beginning as woman mutilated by husband gets prosthetic limbs
The Nairobi News publishes the first pictures of Jackline Mwende, the woman whose husband has been charged with chopping off her two hands, showing off her new limbs.
After a successful operation in Seoul, South Korea, Ms Mwende, can now finally hold a glass after she was fitted with prosthetics, beginning the process of recovery.
The operation was done on Thursday.
Exclusive photos obtained by Nairobi News from South Korea, show Ms Mwende holding a glass alongside her doctor, sister and hospital staff and some members of Kenyan community in Korea.
She was flown to Seoul in late September, and admitted at Dai Han Prosthetics Labs.
Doctors say she will regain 80 per cent use of her arms after the procedure.
On Friday, she was taken on a tour of Seoul the capital city of South Korea by the hospital where she was accompanied by Kenyan Community in Korea members.
Her tragic story touched a number of well-wishers who were willing to help. However, the prosthetics needed were not available locally.
During her stay in Seoul, the Kenyan community in Korea has been visiting her regularly to offer her emotional and psychological support.
Ms Mwende and her sister will leave Seoul on Sunday night and are expected in Kenya on Monday.
