A police officer, Jackson Konga, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found guilty of murdering his colleague, Christopher Kemei, in a shocking incident that occurred in 2023 at the K9 unit in Nakuru.
According to court testimony, a heated argument broke out between the two officers while on duty, escalating to a fatal shooting. The court heard that Konga deliberately shot Kemei following a work-related disagreement.
In delivering the sentence, the presiding judge described the act as brutal and unacceptable, especially from an officer entrusted with protecting lives. The judge emphasized that the sentence should serve as a stern warning that no one is above the law.
The family of the late Kemei expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their loved one at the hands of someone they considered a friend and colleague. However, they said they felt some relief that justice had finally been served.
The case has reignited public debate over the conduct and discipline of police officers, with calls for stricter oversight within security agencies to prevent such tragic incidents in the future.
