Man Sentenced To 20 years In Jail For Killing Neighbour Over Milk

Posted by: lukwago J in News November 7, 2019

A man identified as Njoroge David has been subjected to 20 years in prison for killing his neighbor, Waithigo Kennedy for pouring his milk.

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During his appearance before Justice Mulwa Janet in Nakuru court on Wednesday morning, the accused was absolved from punishment.

I realized that the punishment will not serve the purpose a ruling is supposed to serve to avert and restore fairness, condemn sin and protect community, ‘said Justice Janet.

According to Justice Mulwa, the 20 year punishment was based on the fact that Njoroge was ill and he was earlier on operated on his abdomen.

Additionally, she confirmed that this was the 1^st time this man had committed a crime and he seriously pleaded against being subjected to a death sentence.

She therefore ruled by handing him a 20 year sentence. He has also been given 14 days to make an appeal.

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