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Ugandan nanny jailed for four years after video shows her viciously abusing toddler in her care | |
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A Ugandan nanny caught on camera horrifically abusing a toddler under her care has been jailed for four years. | A Ugandan nanny caught on camera horrifically abusing a toddler under her care has been jailed for four years. |
Jolly Tumuhiirwe, 22, pleaded guilty last week to assaulting the 18-month-old child in her care. | Jolly Tumuhiirwe, 22, pleaded guilty last week to assaulting the 18-month-old child in her care. |
The abuse was uncovered by the girl’s father, Eric Kamanzi, when he secretly installed a camera in his living room after noticing his young daughter was subdued and bruised. | |
Shocking footage – later viewed by the court – showed Tumuhiirwe hitting the child viciously, throwing her on to the stone floor and then pressing her foot down on her small body. | Shocking footage – later viewed by the court – showed Tumuhiirwe hitting the child viciously, throwing her on to the stone floor and then pressing her foot down on her small body. |
Mr Kamanzi uploaded the footage to Facebook, where it was shared by a friend, before going viral. It has now been viewed almost 30 million times, provoking a widespread debate about the state of childcare in Uganda. | |
Tumuhiirwe claimed in court she had abused the child because she had been beaten by the girl’s mother. | Tumuhiirwe claimed in court she had abused the child because she had been beaten by the girl’s mother. |
Jolly Tumuhiirwe, 22, in court last week The case has led to calls for greater childcare regulations, with some officials suggesting child-minders must be verified before they can care for children. | |
Today, Tumuhiirwe’s lawyer Ladislaus Rwakafuuzi said the punishment was appropriate and he does not intend to appeal. | Today, Tumuhiirwe’s lawyer Ladislaus Rwakafuuzi said the punishment was appropriate and he does not intend to appeal. |
Mr Rwakafuuzi said the court "spoke for many Ugandans." | Mr Rwakafuuzi said the court "spoke for many Ugandans." |
The unnamed toddler is now reported to be doing well. | The unnamed toddler is now reported to be doing well. |
Additional reporting by Associated Press | Additional reporting by Associated Press |
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