Police Constable jailed 30 years for the murder of his boss in Nakuru
The judge concluded that Konga had acted with intent to kill, noting that the nature of the weapon used demonstrated a clear understanding that death was a likely consequence.
Police Constable Jackson Kipkoech Konga has been sentenced to 30 years in prison by a Nakuru court for the murder of his superior, Sergeant Christopher Kimeli, in 2023.
Justice Julius Nyangea, sitting in Nakuru, sentenced Konga after the court found that the prosecution had proved their case against him beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Konga was said to have fatally shot his senior, Kimeli, on August 8, 2023, at the K9 Unit in Nakuru East Sub-County.
While delivering the sentence, Justice Nyangea acknowledged that some provocation had occurred during the incident.
However, he emphasised that this did not justify or excuse the accused's actions.
The judge concluded that Konga had acted with intent to kill, noting that the nature of the weapon used demonstrated a clear understanding that death was a likely consequence.
In determining the sentence, the court considered the gravity of the offence, the fatal outcome, the weapon involved, and the serious breach of discipline within the police service.
Prosecutors Emma Okok and Nancy Sang presented testimony from 10 witnesses, effectively proving the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
According to witness accounts, the incident began with an altercation between the two officers inside the report office.
Constable Konga reportedly became enraged over what he perceived as insults from Sergeant Kimeli. After cocking his firearm, he exited the office. Sergeant Kimeli followed him, at which point Konga turned and shot him.
Testifying in defence before the court, Konga admitted that a confrontation had taken place earlier that morning.
It arose after Sergeant Kimeli, during his routine inspection, ordered that two suspects—detained overnight at the K9 Unit—be taken to the report office rather than to Nakuru Central Police Station.
This directive sparked the dispute that ultimately turned deadly.
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