This document discusses the offense of wounding under Kenyan law. It defines wounding as an injury that takes the form of an incision or puncture dividing or piercing any exterior membrane of the body. The actus reus for unlawful wounding is any break in the continuity of the skin. The mens rea is intention or recklessness - the attacker must intend or foresee the risk of some bodily harm. The document examines several court cases related to wounding to illustrate how courts have interpreted and applied the law.