Eldoret: Police officer sentenced to 35 years in jail for shooting husband 12 times

Police Constable Lilian Biwott has been sentenced to 35 years in jail for killing her spouse Victor Kipchumba in Eldoret.

While delivering the sentencing on Tuesday, Eldoret High Court Judge Justice Reuben Nyakundi said Biwott expressed cruelty for shooting her spouse 12 times.

The judge said there was no evidence that the accused person was in self defense since nothing proved that her spouse had provoked her.

Nyakundi said the police officer abused her firearm, knowing fully well that it was not in order as per the law.

He said her act has tormented the deceased's family, especially his aging mother who is now depressed and psychologically disturbed.

"Lilian, you had all what it takes to avoid the death of your husband, father to your children who are now orphaned but you choose to travel the wrong route," said the judge.

He said cases of gender based violence and femicide have been on increase in the country and thereby there is need for more harsh punishment.

"The premeditated way that the act was committed was gruesome" noted Nyakundi.