The Ugandan maid who tortured an 18-month-old baby in Kampala asked for forgiveness.

This footage of Jolly Tumuhiirwe, 22, was from a video which went viral, drawing an outpouring of condemnation and outrage.

Thanks to the installation of a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) camera in the living room which captured her maltreatment of the child.

Today, she stands in court and pleads for forgiveness, she desires mercy, but was she merciful to the 18-months baby that was kept in her care?

Her action sent ripples of fear through all parents, especially those who leave their children in the care of nannies and maids