Nyandarua Man Spends 4 Years in Jail over Participation in High School Strike: "Nlikuwa Form 4"
- Joseph Kariuki’s life took a dramatic turn in Form Four when a strike erupted at his school.
- He was arraigned in court and imprisoned for malicious damage and attempted arson.
- While in prison, he trained as a paralegal, a skill that fueled his passion for justice and reform.
- After four years behind bars, Kariuki sat his KCSE exams, passed, and was recently called to the university, changing his story for the better
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Nyandarua County — Joseph Kariuki Kamau, a young man from Geta Ward in Kipipiri Constituency, has emerged as a symbol of resilience and redemption after overcoming a troubled past to achieve academic success.
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In 2019, while a Form Four student, Kariuki’s life took a dramatic turn when a strike erupted during the mock examinations at his school.
How many years was Kariuki jailed?
At just 17 years old, he was arrested and later arraigned in court, facing charges of malicious damage and attempted arson.
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Kariuki told TUKO.co.ke that since he could not raise the bond, he remained in custody throughout the trial.
In May 2021, the court found him guilty on both counts, and he was sentenced to four years for the first count and five years for the second.
"The magistrate ordered that the sentences run concurrently, so I began serving my sentence at Naivasha Medium Prison," he recalled.
When was Kariuki released from prison?
Despite the setback, his spirit remained unbroken, so he chose to exhibit his best behaviour while behind bars.
In October 2023, after a review by the Naivasha High Court, his sentence was reduced, paving the way for his release.
With renewed determination, Kariuki returned to school in 2024 and rejoined Form Four.
He put everything behind him and channelled his energy into preparing for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
What grade did Kariuki score in KCSE?
His hard work bore fruit when he scored an impressive B-grade in the national exams, a result that now opens the door for him to join the university.
"I had the zeal to get back to school," Kariuki shared, adding that while in prison, he also trained as a paralegal, a skill that further fueled his passion for justice and reform.
Kariuki’s story is not just one of personal triumph but also a testament to the power of second chances.
As he awaits admission to university, his journey continues to inspire many with the message that through resilience and support, academic achievement is possible, even after incarceration.
Bomet man imprisoned over rider's death
Silas Chepkwony Yegon spent eight years behind bars, thanks to an avoidable incident he got into over a motorbike ride.
The family man got into a fight and hit another boda boda rider, who later succumbed to the injuries.
After serving two years in remand, he expected leniency during his hearing, only for the judge to add six years in prison.
One of the things that breaks his heart is that his wife, whom he had left pregnant, gave birth to their daughter during his incarceration.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
