Nanyuki man sentenced to 30 years in jail for murder

A middle-aged man has been sentenced to 30 years behind bars for hacking another individual to death in Nanyuki, Laikipia County.

The suspect, who was tried and sentenced at the Nanyuki High Court, reportedly committed the offence on May 19, 2015 in Kimagandura area of Laikipia.

The prosecution, led by Jackson Motende and Esther Kimani, presented evidence that proved beyond doubt that the suspect was guilty of the brutal murder.

"In issuing the sentence, the court further observed that the accused showed no remorse for his actions. It was also noted that the manner in which he killed the deceased was particularly barbaric," the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said in a statement on X.

"Additionally, the court acknowledged the severe impact the death had on the victim's family, particularly as the deceased had been the breadwinner."

Justice A.K. Ndungu subsequently delivered the sentence, condemning the suspect to a lengthy period behind bars.