Nanny faces jail for child torture

A nanny has pleaded guilty to charges of torturing a child who was under her care in a case that shocked Ugandans and sparked debate about the role of maids in raising children in this East African country.

The nanny, 22-year-old Jolly Tumuhiirwe, was convicted yesterday although her lawyer voiced concern that she had not been given a fair trial.

She will be sentenced tomorrow and faces up to 15 years in jail.