Nakuru police officer handed 30-year jail term for killing his boss

Police Constable Jackson Konga has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of his superior, Christopher Kimeli, at the K9 unit in Nakuru two years ago.

The ruling was delivered on Thursday by High Court Judge Julius Nangea. Konga was charged with fatally shooting Kimeli on the morning of August 8th, 2023.

"Having reviewed all the relevant factors and circumstances, the court sentences him to 30 years imprisonment. He has 14 days to appeal the conviction and sentence as he will be advised by his counsel," Judge Nangea ruled.

According to the prosecution, the two officers had a dispute over the handling of two suspects who had been arrested. Constable Konga opened fire, killing Kimeli.

The family of the late Christopher Kimeli has expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision.

"Mimi kama wakili wa familia, nimeona haki imetendeka. Hii ni kesi ambayo ilitokea na koti imetoa sentence ya miaka 30," Naomi Kirui, family lawyer, said.